Dr Simon Agger - Integrative Approaches to Pain and Inflammation

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Simon Agger, a successful chiropractor from the United States and a lecturer in nutrition, to explore his integrative approaches to treating pain and inflammation. Dr. Agger shares his unique blend of chiropractic adjustments, herbal medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle practices to address both acute and chronic pain.

1:25 Introducing Dr. Simon Agger

2:45 Welcome Simon

2:52 Simon’s journey to becoming a Holistic Chiropractor in the US

6:47 Most common complaints in Simon’s Chiropractic clinic

8:41 Acute and chronic presentations

11:26 Differentiating treatments for acute versus chronic cases

15:38 Using Turmeric, Boswellia and Celery

21:12 Integrating Nutritional, Herbal and Chiropractic practices - setting a plan

24:51 The scope of practice for Chiropractors in Australia versus the US

29:08 Building the treatment plan

39:17 Five Steps to Health Protocol

40:06 Chronic pain, nervous system function and vagal toning

46:22 Nutrients for neuromuscular support

49:44 Using Gotu Kola for keloid scarring, plaque stabilising, collagen production, neuroinflammation

52:58 Nutritional interventions for endothelial health

53:52 Using Fenugreek seed

54:46 Minerals with vitamins and herbs

57:42 Anti-inflammatory diet – balancing our food intake, increasing our phytonutrient density

1:03:41 Thank you Simon

Bio: Dr Simon Agger is a Chiropractor and Clinical Nutritionist who runs a highly successful chiropractic and nutritional practice in Portland. He has advanced training in Nutrition and Western Herbal Medicine. Since 2013, Simon has been an Affiliate Faculty member in the ‘Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine Masters of Science program at University of Western States. He is also part of the faculty at the Rocky Mountain University Osteopathic Medicine program as part of the Integrative Medical Nutrition Program.

A seasoned presenter armed with the latest research and 25 years of clinical experience, he highlights innovative evaluation and treatment approaches, to both common, and not so common health problems, to inspire practitioners to return to their clinics armed with whole food, physiologic, and herbal supports so their patients can flourish and lead fuller, more productive lives.