Australian Spinal Research Foundation

Australian Spinal Research Foundation Our vision is a clear understanding of vertebral subluxation.

The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) is more than just a research foundation – it is a cooperative of like-minded people who have a common view of health and well-being, and are willing to stand up for it. In 1977, a group of Chiropractors with a love of chiropractic and a passion to see it survive and thrive came together and set into place what is known today as the ASRF. Our role is to remain at the cutting edge of understanding and communicating how chiropractic contributes to community health and well-being.

The silly season is well under way but there is still plenty of time to order holiday cards for your practice members 🎅 ...
27/11/2025

The silly season is well under way but there is still plenty of time to order holiday cards for your practice members 🎅 📫

We have teamed up with Charity Greeting Cards for another year, so that you can choose from a wide range of personalisable print cards or animated e-cards.

🚨 Charity Greeting Cards are currently running their Black Friday 30% sale‼️

Support important chiropractic research and connect with your practice members this holiday season 🎄 Order your cards today!

Our successful grant recipients for the ASRF 2025 grants round have been announced! 🎉 We are thrilled to share these pro...
26/11/2025

Our successful grant recipients for the ASRF 2025 grants round have been announced! 🎉

We are thrilled to share these projects with you and can't wait to share updates from the researchers as they come in.

Congratulations to all of the recipients and a big thank you to the associated organisations that are also supporting these projects 👏

Trigeminal Neuralgia, a condition marked by sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain in the face.These episodes can be t...
16/11/2025

Trigeminal Neuralgia, a condition marked by sudden, severe, electric shock-like pain in the face.

These episodes can be triggered by seemingly harmless activities like applying makeup, shaving or the slightest air movements.

Attacks may last only seconds or minutes, but their intensity can be overwhelming. In some cases, the pain occurs on both sides of the face, further complicating diagnosis and treatment.

As the exact cause or causes haven’t been nailed down firmly in research, it stands to reason that management is not as targeted as it could be.

Mainstream management usually involves anticonvulsant medications or, in more resistant cases, surgical procedures to decompress the nerve.

While these interventions can be effective, they often carry significant side effects or risks. For some patients, these approaches fail to provide lasting relief.

Read the full article over on the ASRF blog 💻 🔗 https://spinalresearch.com.au/resources/spinal-research-blog/

We've made getting prepared for the holiday season easy (well, easier!) 🎄 🎅 🎁 We’ve partnered with the fantastic team at...
12/11/2025

We've made getting prepared for the holiday season easy (well, easier!) 🎄 🎅 🎁

We’ve partnered with the fantastic team at Charity Greeting Cards, so that you can choose from a wide range of personalisable print cards or animated e-cards 📫 📧

Sending holiday cards is an easy way to connect with the people supporting your practice and a great opportunity to send some gratitude to your practice members, or family and friends.

Raise important funds for chiropractic research and connect with your practice members this holiday season 🎄 Order yours today!

https://charitygreetingcards.com.au/collections/2025-collection

A fresh ASRF Newsletter is out and it features a quick chat with a member that has been supporting the ASRF since 1994!D...
06/11/2025

A fresh ASRF Newsletter is out and it features a quick chat with a member that has been supporting the ASRF since 1994!

Dr. David Cahill is a former ASRF board member and current ACA board member, and we got to ask why he became and remained a Member of the ASRF.

"I believe research is a necessary commodity for improving understanding and fulfilling our potential."

"As the ASRF has continued to pursue its vision and goals which are congruent with my practice, renewing my membership each year has always seemed like a good choice..."

Read the full interview in the September edition of the ASRF Newsletter, over on our website: https://spinalresearch.com.au/newsletter/

Inspired to become a Member? Join us and support vital chiropractic research!

I just got the chills reading that 🫣🎃
30/10/2025

I just got the chills reading that 🫣🎃

When we think of human performance, most of us picture physical training – weights in the gym, endless laps in the pool,...
24/10/2025

When we think of human performance, most of us picture physical training – weights in the gym, endless laps in the pool, or strict diets.

While those things are undeniably important, there’s something deeper that shapes every ounce of strength, speed, and endurance: the nervous system.

A recent case report in the Asia-Pacific Chiropractic Journal followed a competitive swimmer whose performance improved under chiropractic care.

While he initially sought help for discomfort and posture, his results hinted at something bigger: the idea that chiropractic adjustments may help fine-tune the brain–body connection in ways that support performance.

Read the full article over on our blog 💻 https://spinalresearch.com.au/resources/spinal-research-blog/

Fresh ASRF case reports have been published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal and we are so excited to continue s...
17/10/2025

Fresh ASRF case reports have been published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal and we are so excited to continue sharing the ASRF Case Report Project with our Tribe 🎉

Have a read of the new cases and support the authors who have worked with our team to continue to move chiropractic research forward 🌏 🙌

A big thank you to the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal for publishing our Case Report Project and for helping us from the very first year of the project 🤝

At The Remarkable Practice, we know running a chiropractic business is more than adjusting… it’s about building a practi...
14/10/2025

At The Remarkable Practice, we know running a chiropractic business is more than adjusting… it’s about building a practice that supports the life you want to live.

That’s why we provide chiropractors with proven systems, expert coaching, and a community of peers who understand the unique challenges of growing in the healthcare landscape.

Whether you’re launching your practice, building momentum, scaling to the next level, or preparing for exit, our framework gives you the structure and support to succeed in every season.

We help you increase your impact in the community, strengthen your income with sustainable business models, and create the freedom to step away when you choose… without your practice falling apart.

The goal is simple: a Remarkable Practice that fuels your Remarkable Life, not one that drains it.

With clarity, systems, and accountability, you can stop trading hours for stress and start building a business that serves you, your family, and your purpose.

Join The Remarkable Practice at the 2025 Attraction Immersion in Adelaide. This high-energy, hands-on event compresses months of growth into just two days—giving you the exact systems to attract more new patients, inspire team buy-in, and grow with confidence.

The Remarkable Practice is the ASRF Sponsor of the Month, and we're so happy to be sharing this exciting event with the ASRF Tribe 🤝

We want to see chiropractic practices and practitioners thrive. That is why we do what we do here at the ASRF, but we co...
14/10/2025

We want to see chiropractic practices and practitioners thrive. That is why we do what we do here at the ASRF, but we couldn't help you without the help of our Members 👏

Our Mission: To fund and facilitate research, and educate chiropractors, communities and peak bodies on the effectiveness of chiropractic care.

Every individual and business that supports our foundation allows us to move further with our mission, and ultimately forwards the important work we do for chiropractic globally 🌏

When you become a member of the ASRF, not only do you fund research, you also gain access to a members-only portal containing interviews, downloadable resources, researcher updates, and much more.

Become a Member of the ASRF today and join a tribe of people working together to move the needle in chiropractic research.

Migraine is so much more than just a headache - the impacts on quality of life and daily function during an episode are ...
11/10/2025

Migraine is so much more than just a headache - the impacts on quality of life and daily function during an episode are immense.

Despite migraine being estimated to affect 15% of the population, there are only limited therapeutic options available and insufficient research.

So, can chiropractic care help those managing migraine?

A new systematic review, published in the Asia Pacific Chiropractic Journal, provides a critical examination of the management of diagnosed migraine patients through manual therapy modalities. In it, they centre chiropractic and chiropractic adjustments.

The first takeaway was that spinal manipulations (Chiropractic, and the Gonstead technique) and soft tissue work may reduce the intensity, frequency and duration of migraine attacks.

The second takeaway from this study was that chiropractic and soft tissue work may reduce analgesic medication usage.

Read the full breakdown of this study on our blog 💻

Time machines don't exist (as far as the ASRF knows..), but we have the next best thing. In our recent newsletter we got...
09/10/2025

Time machines don't exist (as far as the ASRF knows..), but we have the next best thing. In our recent newsletter we got to ask Dr. Kelly Costa what she wished she knew when starting out in chiropractic.

"When I first started out, I had more self-doubt than I care to admit."

It can be hard to imagine all of the amazing chiropractors that are a part of the ASRF Tribe were once students and fresh graduates, but everyone has a start to their story. The What I Wish I Knew articles in our ASRF Newsletters are a great opportunity to gain a little wisdom from Chiros that are ahead of you, or have journey different to yours.

"It wasn't until I surrounded myself with amazing mentors and a great coach, that I started to gain the confidence and structure I needed to thrive."

Read the full article in the September edition of the ASRF Newsletter:
https://spinalresearch.com.au/newsletter/

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The Australian Spinal Research Foundation (now known as Spinal Research) is more than just a research foundation – it is a cooperative of like-minded people who have a common view of health and well-being, and are willing to stand up for it. Almost 40 years ago, a group of Chiropractors with a love of chiropractic and a passion to see it survive and thrive came together and set into place what is known today as Spinal Research. Our role is to remain at the cutting edge of understanding and communicating how chiropractic contributes to community health and well-being.