Jeff LangmaidFounder, The Evidence Based Chiropractor

Half Your Stenosis Patients Are Still On Opioids 😳

15 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief presentation, Jeff Langmaid discusses a large study of approximately 7,000 lumbar spinal stenosis patients, highlighting that the condition’s prevalence is rising as the population ages. He notes that nearly half of these patients are regularly using analgesics—both NSAIDs and opioids. Langmaid then explains that a systematic, multi‑session chiropractic care plan, rather than isolated treatments, can enable many patients to reduce or completely discontinue these medications. The reduction in drug use is presented as a by‑product of improved functional ability, which aligns with the core goal of chiropractic practice.

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So this study, again, 7,000 patients, lumbar spinal stenosis increasing as our population continues to age. This continues to be more and more of an issue and more and more of an opportunity. Nearly half of the individuals were using analgesics and again, NSAIDs and opioids, chiropractic program. And again, not onesies and twosies, but utilizing a systematic care plan enabled people to reduce and some people to even get off the medications. And what's that a byproduct of? Them being able to functionally live their life better, which is really why they're in your practice.