12/15/2025
Groundbreaking Chiropractic Research Arrives at the Perfect Time!
As the days get shorter, colder, and a little heavier—even for the merriest among us—many people feel their stress, mood, and even physical pain intensify. In fact, 44% of U.S. adults say their physical pain worsens when they’re under mental or emotional strain.
That’s why the results of a newly published study could not have come at a better moment.
🧠 The Centre for Chiropractic Research at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic has just released a landmark clinical trial in Brain Sciences titled:
“Neuroplastic Responses to Chiropractic Care: Broad Impacts on Pain, Mood, Sleep, and Quality of Life.”
This study followed adults with chronic low back pain—half receiving standard care, and half receiving standard care plus chiropractic adjustments.
✨ The Results Were Nothing Short of Remarkable:
▪ Mental health improved significantly in the chiropractic group, including reductions in anxiety and depression.
▪ Brainwave activity changed (theta, alpha, beta waves) according to EEG results—reflecting shifts in the brain’s Default Mode Network, which helps regulate mood and mental clarity.
▪ Sleep quality improved, as tracked by wearable devices.
▪ Pain, fatigue, anxiety, and depression decreased, according to PROMIS-29 scores.
These findings highlight something powerful: chiropractic care doesn’t just affect the spine—it influences the brain, nervous system, and overall well-being.
And during a season when many struggle with low mood, increased pain, stress, and poor sleep, this breakthrough reminds us that support exists, and healing is possible.
🌟 Feeling the Holiday Blues? You’re Not Without Options.
This research shines a bright, hopeful light on the deep, interconnected relationship between spinal health, brain function, and how we feel every day.
Stay tuned as our profession continues exploring how chiropractic care may help more people find relief, resilience, and brighter days ahead—no matter the season. ❄️💛
