Donald DeFabio, DC, DACBSP, DABCO

Dr. Donald DeFabio teaches Relevant Rehab, hands-on seminars throughout the U.S., and his e-book, The Six Keys to In Office Rehab, is available free on his website:www.DeFabioDifference.com. For doctors looking to obtain a diplomate in rehab, he teaches a CCSP to Rehab Diplomate and Rehab Diplomate exam review recognized by the ACRB, which has virtual learning modules. His presentations are fast paced, well-referenced and designed to give the attendee information they can apply immediately. Check out his YouTube Channel (DrDeFabio), which has more an 36K subscribers, to find his exercise protocols, rehab tips and his "Fabulous Feasts" cooking show on healthy eating. He can be reached at DeFabioChiropractic@gmail.com  for questions and to register for his workshops.

Previous Articles

Lifegevity: The Progression of Care
May 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 5)
7 Exercises to Square Off the Geriatric Curve
March 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 3)
Squaring the Geriatric Curve
January 1, 2026 (Vol. 44, Issue 1)
Managing Trochanteric Pain: Myths and Methods
November 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 11)
Zone-Specific Training for Performance & Recovery
September 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 9)
Emerging Technologies for Pain Management and Rehab
July 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 7)
Lumbar Spine Stability: More Than Planks and Crunches
May 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 5)
Multimodal Long-COVID Treatment: Has Innate Intelligence Arrived?
March 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 3)
Long COVID - Fibromyalgia - Mitochondria: Are They Related?
January 1, 2025 (Vol. 43, Issue 1)
Managing the Overhead Athlete: From Cricket to Wallpaper
October 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 10)
Squeezing the Arm to Diagnose Neck, Shoulder and Arm Pain?
August 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 08)
Bridging the Gap: From Spine Specialist to General Wellness Provider
June 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 06)
Action Steps to Define Our Role in Health Care
April 1, 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 04)
Chiropractic 2024: Tackling an Industry Identity Crisis – Case Study
February 1 2024 (Vol. 42, Issue 02)
To Pump or Not to Pump: Blood Flow Restriction – A Case Study
December 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 12)
Evaluating Shoulder Pain - More Than the Rotator Cuff
October 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 10)
Heel Pain: More Than Plantar Fasciitis
August 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 08)
Rotational Dysfunction in the Non-Rotary Athlete: A Case Study
June 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 06)
The Business of Multimodal Chiropractic: Implementation & Billing
April 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 04)
Whole-Body Vibration: How Low Can You Go and Be Effective?
February 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 02)
Microscopically Manipulating Fascia to Improve Flexibility and Function?
December 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 12)
Treating Sciatica: Are You Misdiagnosing the Cause?
October 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 10)
Treatment Choices for the TMJ
August 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 08)
Wearable Sensors: Exploring Their Accuracy and Practice Applications
June 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 06)
Topical Analgesics: Choosing the Right One for Your Patient
April 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 04)
Chronic Neck Pain: Symptomatic and Functional Management
February 1, 2022 (Vol. 40, Issue 02)
Temporomandibular Disorders: Assessment and Classification
December 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 12)
Headache Pain: Treat or Refer?
October 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 10)
The 35-in-5 Posture Solution
August 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 08)
FHP and Neck Pain in Adolescents: Clinical Pearls
May 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 05)
Exercise and Immunomodulation
March 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 03)
Tackling Chronic Neck Pain: What's the Right Approach?
January 1, 2021 (Vol. 39, Issue 01)
Vitamin D Takes Center Stage
September 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 09)
Neck Pain and Whiplash: Exercise Progressions for WAD
July 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 07)
Protocols for Lumbar Stenosis
June 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 06)
Treating Chronic Low Back Pain: Let's Walk About It
March 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 03)
Fixing Forward Head Posture: Clinical Tips
January 1, 2020 (Vol. 38, Issue 01)
Assessment Tools: The Overhead Squat
November 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 11)
The Back Squat: Assess and Correct Lower-Body Deficits
August 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 08)
The Back Squat: Assess and Correct Upper-Body Deficits
March 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 03)
The Back Squat: More Than a Training Exercise
January 1, 2019 (Vol. 37, Issue 01)
The Hidden Hip in LBP: Critical Screening Tests
August 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 08)
Low Back Rehab: Hip Mobility
June 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 06)
Lumbar Stability: Flexion & Abdominal Hollowing
April 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 04)
Lumbar Spine Stability: McGill's "Big Three"
February 1, 2018 (Vol. 36, Issue 02)
Low Back Rehab Exercises: Maintaining Neutral Spine
December 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 12)
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MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.
MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.

A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.

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Dynamic Chiropractic Staff
Diagnosis & Diagnostic Equip
When Radiculopathy Isn't Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series (Pt. 1)
hen Radiculopathy Isn’t Radiculopathy: A Clinical Series

Radicular-like pain of the upper and lower extremities is among the most common presentations in musculoskeletal and spine-related practice. Traditionally, these symptoms are interpreted through a disc-centric and dermatomal framework, often leading clinicians to attribute limb pain, paresthesia or perceived weakness to spinal nerve-root pathology. While this approach is appropriate in cases of true radiculopathy, it frequently falls short when symptoms fail to follow consistent dermatomal patterns or correlate poorly with imaging findings.

Ken Kaufman, DC
Chronic / Acute Conditions
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle
Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle

A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.

Ronald Feise, DC