Dr. Kevin Smith on Chiropractic, Nutrition and Why Chronic Pain Persists

In this episode of Beyond The Pain, Leigh Brandon is joined by Dr. Kevin Smith, a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist with more than 25 years of experience helping people uncover and address the root causes of chronic pain.

Dr. Smith shares his journey from chiropractic student to seasoned practitioner, and explains how his curiosity about complex patient cases led him to expand beyond structural care into the world of clinical nutrition. Together, Leigh and Dr. Smith explore why chronic pain is rarely as simple as it seems, and why a more holistic, investigative approach is often needed to create lasting change.

They discuss the difference between acute and chronic pain, the role of degeneration, posture and muscle imbalances, why movement patterns matter so much, and how missed developmental steps can influence pain and performance later in life. Dr. Smith also explains why educating patients is such a vital part of the healing process, and why collaboration between health professionals can lead to better outcomes.

If you want to better understand the deeper drivers of chronic pain — and how chiropractic care and nutrition can work together to support recovery — this episode is packed with valuable insights.

You’ll hear about:

• The difference between acute and chronic pain

• Common root causes of long-term pain

• Why posture and muscle imbalances matter

• The role of nutrition in chronic health issues

• How movement patterns influence pain and performance

• Why patient education is key to healing

• The importance of collaboration in healthcare

Find Dr. Kevin Smith online:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KevinSmithdc
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cccpa1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinsmithdc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinsmithdc/
X: https://x.com/kevinsmithdc
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ksmithdc/

You can find Leigh here:
Beyond The Pain 14-Day Programme - https://bodychek.co.uk/beyond-the-pain-programme/
Pain-Free Plate Free Guide - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/
Consult with Leigh - https://bodychek.co.uk/