Spinal Chat with The PCA

Judge, Jury, and Insurer? The Geico No-Fault Wake-Up Call This episode of PCA Deep Dive, a service of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, explores the New York Court of Appeals decision in Geico v. Mayzenberg. This landmark case redefines the boundaries of authority between insurers and state regulators. It highlights the court's ruling that insurers cannot unilaterally deny claims based on...

PCA Strategic Business Partner Spotlight: Praxi AI In this episode of the PCA Spinal Chat Podcast, Executive Director Mike Barba hosts Andre Jones from Praxi AI to explore how their AI technology can transform chiropractic practices. They discuss in detail how Praxi AI can improve office efficiency, reduce missed calls, boost patient satisfaction, and free up staff time for more value-added activi...

PCA Audio Newsletter: October’s Key Updates and Announcements In the October 2025 edition of the PCA Spinal Chat Audio Newsletter, the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association highlights legislative advances, member achievements, new educational offerings, and updates shaping chiropractic's future in Pennsylvania. This episode features messages from Executive Director Mike Barba, PCA President Dr. An...

The 41.2° Breakpoint: What X-rays Reveal About Acute Low Back Pain Study Featured in This Episode Sensitivity and Specificity of Elliptical Modeling and Sagittal Lumbar Alignment Variables in Normal vs. Acute Low Back Pain Patients: Does Pelvic Morphology Explain Group Lordotic Differences? Published in Healthcare (MDPI Multidisciplinary), 2025. Full Article Link (Open Access): https://doi.org/10....

Faster Recovery, Lower Costs: Chiropractic’s Role in Workforce Health Unlocking the Potential of Chiropractic Care in Workers’ Compensation In this episode of the PCA Deep Dive Series by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, we explore the significant impact of chiropractic care on low back pain within the workers' compensation (WC) system. With low back pain being the leading cause of disabi...

Succession, Retirement, and Real Wealth Planning for Chiropractors with Prudential In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, powered by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, host Mike Barba discusses financial planning, succession strategies, and long-term wealth management tailored explicitly for chiropractors. The special guests are Tom and Annette Quigley from Prudential, who share their...

Proof in Practice: Chiropractic and Acute Low Back Pain Relief In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast powered by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, we delve into the pivotal role of initial chiropractic care for acute low back pain. We examine the highly-cited study 'Association of Spinal Manipulative Therapy With Clinical Benefit and Harm for Acute Low Back Pain' from the Journal of t...

Unlocking Student Loan Forgiveness for Chiropractors with Dr. Ian Hoffman Episode Summary In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA Executive Director Mike Barba sits down with Dr. Ian Hoffman, president of the Healthcare Access Project, to explore one of the most potent and underutilized financial opportunities available to chiropractors: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Chiropractor...

Debunking the Myth: Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection In this 'Deep Dive' episode of PCA Spinal Chat, the official podcast of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the hosts explore the controversial topic of neck pain, chiropractic care, and its alleged risk of causing cervical artery dissection (CAD). They examine a recent systematic review and meta-analysis that investigates...

PCA Deep Dive: The Impact of Chiropractic Care on Opioid Use in Older Adults In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, powered by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the hosts discuss a landmark 2022 study published in Chiropractic & Manual Therapies. The study examines the association between chiropractic care and the use of prescription opioids among older Medicare beneficiaries wit...

Integrating CBD into Chiropractic Care: Insights from Stirling Professional CBD In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA Executive Director Mike Barba interviews Joe Kryszak, President of Stirling Professional CBD, a strategic business partner of the PCA. They discuss the science, benefits, and practical uses of CBD in chiropractic practice. Joe outlines how Stirling’s high-quality, clinica...

Exploring Impact Health Sharing: A Cost-Effective Solution for Chiropractors In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA Executive Director Mike Barba interviews Patrick Maser from Impact Health Sharing, a nonprofit platform offering an affordable alternative to traditional health insurance. Dr. Keith Miller, former PCA President, shares his positive experience using Impact Health in his pract...

Harnessing the Power of Jane: Revolutionizing Chiropractic Practice Management In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, hosted by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, we explore the significant benefits of the Jane App, an advanced EHR and practice management platform tailored for modern chiropractic clinics. Dr. Paul Roscioli shares a glowing testimonial about how Jane has enhanced his p...

Maximize Your Membership Benefits with PCA General Counsel Jason Martin In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA General Counsel Jason Martin breaks down a variety of member legal benefits available through the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association. He covers the 'Ask a Lawyer' portal, a series of PCA-exclusive webinars on topics such as legal issues in chiropractic practice, buying and sel...

Innovations in Chiropractic Care: Foot Levelers' Legacy and Future with Jamie Greenawalt In this episode of The Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA Executive Director Mike Barba interviews Jamie Greenwalt, President of Foot Levelers. They discuss the company's 73-year legacy, founded by a chiropractor, its commitment to innovation, and its significance in the chiropractic community. Jamie shares her personal...

September President’s Update with Dr Andrew Heck: Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association In this episode of the Spinal Chat Podcast, PCA President Dr. Andrew Heck provides updates on the association's recent legislative efforts, particularly focusing on House Bill 1106, known as the Delegation Bill. Dr. Heck discusses the bill's progress, recent meetings with various legislative bodies, and the ste...

Legacy and Leadership in Chiropractic: An Interview with Dr. Patrick Goode In this episode of the Spinal Chat Podcast by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, PCA President Dr. Andrew Heck speaks with Dr. Patrick Goode, a founding member of the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania and former president of the PCS (the precursor to the PCA). Dr. Goode, who has been honored with the PCA Legac...

Legacy Epistory: Celebrating Dr. Frank Smith's Chiropractic Journey In this special Legacy Episode of the Spinal Chat Podcast by the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, PCA President Dr. Andrew Heck interviews Dr. Frank Smith, recipient of the PCA Legacy Award and a founding member of the Chiropractic Fellowship of Pennsylvania. Recorded at the Northeast Chiro Summit, Dr. Smith shares his remar...

The Delegation Debate, The Future of PA, Reestablishing Order to the Chiropractic Office The Impact of Recent Court Decisions on Chiropractic Practices in Pennsylvania In this episode of PCA Deep Dive, a service of the Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association, the focus is on the challenges facing chiropractic practices in Pennsylvania, particularly the repercussions of the State Farm vs. Robert Voto...