Dr. Morris Interviews Dr. Murphy’s Evolutionary, Ground-breaking Journey into Primary Spine Care

In this episode, Dr. Craig Morris sits down with his longtime colleague, friend, and clinical collaborator, Dr. Donald Murphy, to reflect on their transformative careers in spine care. Dr. Murphy, with over 30 years of experience as a chiropractic physician, educator, and consultant, brings invaluable expertise from his role as the Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) at Brown University Health Medical Group, where he oversees the Spine Care Pathway. Together, Dr. Morris and Dr. Murphy explore how their shared passion and commitment to innovation have reshaped spine care practices, leading to groundbreaking models like the Primary Spine Practitioner (PSP) program and the CRISP approach.

Dr. Murphy’s impressive career includes nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications and influential books like Clinical Reasoning in Spine Pain, which have become essential resources in spine care education. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Brown University and an influential figure in spine care consulting, contributing to international guidelines. Additionally, Dr. Murphy has played a key role in developing training programs for aspiring PSPs, helping to shape the next generation of spine care leaders.

Both Dr. Morris and Dr. Murphy co-author a chapter on rehabilitation in Dr. Scott Haldeman’s Principles and Practice of Chiropractic (3rd Edition), a comprehensive resource widely used in chiropractic education. As former students of renowned Professors Karel Lewit and Vladimir Janda at the Prague School of Rehabilitation, their early training in the 1990s profoundly influenced their careers and clinical approach.

This conversation offers invaluable insights for clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals eager to learn about the intersection of passion, interdisciplinary collaboration, and lifelong learning in driving meaningful change. Whether you’re an established professional or just starting your journey, this episode will inspire you to seize opportunities, foster change, and elevate the future of chiropractic care.

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