Dateline: Melbourne (31 March 2026)
Narrative: The PACBACK trial invites not only interpretation of its data, but reflection on how Chiropractic is being defined within contemporary research. If we study Chiropractic as generic SMT, we should not be surprised when the results describe generic SMT.
The deeper challenge is this: Can Chiropractic research design methodologies be robust enough to withstand scientific scrutiny while still honouring the complexity of the Chiropractic clinical encounter?
Until that question is addressed directly, we risk confusing what is measurable with what is meaningful, and mistaking the reduction of Chiropractic for its representation.
Author keywords: Chiropractic; PACBACK study; professional identity; SMT; adjustment.
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