Christine Goertz, DC, PhD

Dr. Christine Goertz is a professor and vice chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, and adjunct professor at the University of Iowa College of Public Health. She leads interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing clinical research studies to increase knowledge of the effectiveness of patient-centered, nonpharmacological treatments for spine-related disorders. She has received $45 million in federal funding as either principal investigator or co-principal investigator, and co-authored nearly 150 peer-reviewed papers.

Previous Articles

Physical Activity and LBP: Transient and Long-Term Risks
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 3)
Research: Know What You're Talking About
August 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 15)
Chiropractic Research and You: What Would You Like to Know?
February 1, 2015 (Vol. 33, Issue 03)
CMT & Stroke Risk: Myth vs. Fact
November 1, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 21)
4 Reasons You Should Care About Evidence-Based Clinical Practice
May 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 10)
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Clinical Practice - Again
March 15, 2014 (Vol. 32, Issue 06)
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MAHA Launches Chiropractic Hub
MAHA Launches Chiropractic Hub

Building on a historic March 2026 meeting between Make America Healthy Again and chiropractic leadership, MAHA has announced the launch of the MAHA Chiropractic Hub, “a coordinated national partnership uniting MAHA Center, MAHA Action, and the chiropractic profession, including national associations, state organizations, practitioners, educators, researchers, and patient advocates. The Chiropractic Hub will advance federal policy, expand patient access, and build broad public support for chiropractic care across America.”

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Education & Seminars
Confronting the Threat to Chiropractic Education
Confronting the Threat to Chiropractic Education

The chiropractic profession is confronting one of the most significant federal regulatory threats it has faced in decades. A new U.S. Department of Education (ED) accountability framework – commonly referred to as the “Do No Harm” (DNH) regulation – could place many chiropractic programs at risk of losing access to federal financial aid (student loans), potentially reshaping the future of chiropractic education and workforce development across the United States.

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From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics
From Pain Scores to Performance Metrics

Pain has become the dominant language of musculoskeletal healthcare. Numeric pain-rating scales and symptom reports are routinely used as primary indicators of clinical success. But while pain reduction is meaningful, it is an incomplete and often misleading representation of recovery. This has real consequences for patient adherence, long-term outcomes, and how conservative care is perceived within the broader healthcare system.

Christopher Proulx, DC, PhD(ABD), CSCS