David J. Brunarski, DC, MSc, FCCS(C)

Dr. David Brunarski graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in 1977 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of Alberta. In 1992, he attained a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. He is president of the Ontario Chiropractic Association and is actively involved in committee work for the association. He maintains a private practice in Simcoe, Ontario.

Previous Articles

Patient Satisfaction and Continuity of Care
November 4, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 23)
The Psychology of Chronic Back Pain
September 9, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 19)
Shared Decision-Making and Self-Management in Health Care
July 15, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 15)
System Dynamics Modeling and Utilization of Chiropractic Care
March 12, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 06)
The Increasing Threat of Syndemics and the Role of Chiropractic Care
January 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 01)
Nocebo/Placebo: Treatment Expectations and Preference in Chiropractic Care
November 4, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 23)
Impact of the Chiropractic Literature
December 2, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 25)
Chronic Pain and Self-Care
September 23, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 20)
Cognitive Diversity and Creative Abrasion
July 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 14)
Trapped by Our Own Dysfunctional Conflict and Defensive Perceptions
May 6, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 10)
The Challenge of Chiropractic Integration
February 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 05)
Reviewing the Evidence: Why Chiropractors Must Perform Systematic Reviews
January 1, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 01)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
The Power of Teamwork
November 4, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 23)
Embracing Evidence-Based Chiropractic
January 29, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 03)
Elevating the Delivery of Chiropractic Care
March 26, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 07)
The Building Blocks of Clinical Competency
August 12, 2009 (Vol. 27, Issue 17)
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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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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