02/24/2026 7 - 9 PM CT Functional Medicine 307 | Natural Pain Management: Functional Strategies for Reducing Pain and Inflammation.

This 2-hour functional medicine webinar provides an evidence-informed overview of pain mechanisms and integrative strategies for reducing pain and inflammation in chiropractic practice. Emphasis is placed on nutrition, lifestyle modification, and select botanicals that modulate pain pathways while supporting tissue recovery and patient resilience.

1. Foundations of Functional Pain Physiology
   • Overview of acute vs. chronic pain from a functional medicine perspective.
   • Biochemical drivers: inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
   • Neuroplasticity, central sensitization, and immune activation in persistent pain syndromes.
2. Assessment Strategies for Pain and Inflammation
   • Differentiating nociceptive, neuropathic, and centrally sensitized pain patterns.
   • Key history and exam findings that suggest systemic inflammatory load.
   • Laboratory and functional indicators commonly used to evaluate chronic inflammation and pain.
3. Nutritional and Botanical Tools for Natural Pain Management
   • Evidence-informed nutrition strategies to reduce inflammation and support mitochondrial health.
   • Botanical agents with emerging evidence for pain modulation and tissue recovery.
   • Clinical pearls for combining nutrition, supplementation, and manual care in complex pain cases.
4. Lifestyle, Mind-Body, and Neuroplasticity-Based Interventions
   • Movement, sleep hygiene, and stress modulation as core pain-management tools.
   • Mind-body approaches that influence neuroplasticity and pain perception.
   • Coaching patients to adopt sustainable changes without overwhelming them.
5. Integrative Care Planning for Pain and Inflammation
   • Building phased care plans for musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain patients.
   • Coordinating chiropractic, functional medicine, and primary care perspectives.
   • Documentation and communication tips that support risk management and patient understanding.

Upon successful completion of this natural pain management webinar, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the physiological and biochemical mechanisms that underlie acute and chronic pain.
2. Identify the role of inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction in pain syndromes.
3. Differentiate between nociceptive, neuropathic, and central sensitization pain patterns.
4. Evaluate laboratory and functional indicators associated with chronic inflammation and pain.
5. Apply nutritional, botanical, and lifestyle strategies to support pain reduction and tissue recovery.
6. Incorporate mind-body and neuroplasticity-based interventions into clinical pain management plans.
7. Develop integrative care plans for patients experiencing musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain.

This live chiropractic CE webinar is designed for licensed Doctors of Chiropractic who want to integrate functional medicine, nutrition, and natural pain management strategies into their clinical toolkit.

It is especially relevant for chiropractors managing patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, inflammatory conditions, or overlapping neuropathic complaints who are seeking evidence-informed, non-pharmacologic options to complement manual care.

Technical requirements: Reliable internet access, a device capable of streaming video with audio, and full attendance for the 2-hour live session are required to earn CE credit.

Howard Benedikt, DC, DCBCN, is a practicing chiropractor and board-certified chiropractic nutritionist with extensive experience in functional medicine–based approaches to pain and inflammation. His work emphasizes the integration of chiropractic care, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies for patients with complex, chronic complaints.

Dr. Benedikt has lectured widely on natural pain management, metabolic health, and evidence-informed nutritional support for musculoskeletal conditions. In this webinar, he shares practical frameworks and clinical pearls that chiropractors can immediately apply in everyday practice.

This live webinar provides 2 hours of synchronous, instructor-led chiropractic continuing education in functional medicine and natural pain management. It is appropriate for chiropractors seeking online CE hours from a PACE-recognized provider.

Provider status: CCEDseminars is a PACE-recognized continuing education provider. PACE (Providers of Approved Continuing Education), administered by the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB), recognizes providers rather than individual courses. Acceptance of this webinar for license renewal depends on each licensing board’s rules regarding topic areas, delivery format, and allowable online hours.

Because board requirements can change, practitioners should review current CE rules for every jurisdiction where they hold a license and confirm that functional medicine and natural pain management content is acceptable toward their renewal.

Documentation & reporting: Your CE certificate is available for immediate download once you complete the full webinar and post-course evaluation. Most boards require chiropractors to self-report CE at renewal; CCEDseminars does not automatically report this course to state or provincial boards.

Many chiropractors pair this natural pain management webinar with ethics, documentation, neurology, or geriatrics courses to build a complete CE plan for their renewal cycle. When you build a  custom chiropractic CE bundle , multi-course discounts are applied automatically at checkout.

Mix live evening webinars with on-demand online chiropractic continuing education courses so you can meet your CE requirements while controlling schedule and cost.

After you attend the full live session and complete the brief post-course evaluation, your CE certificate is ready for immediate download from your CCEDseminars account. There is no waiting period for manual processing.

Keep digital and printed copies of your certificates organized by renewal cycle so you are prepared if your board conducts a CE audit.

The February 24, 2026 Functional Medicine 307 webinar is delivered live in an interactive online classroom. Attend from your home or office without travel while still engaging directly with Dr. Benedikt through live chat, polling, and Q&A.

Which online platforms offer accredited chiropractic CE courses for license renewal?

Several online platforms provide chiropractic continuing education. CCEDseminars is a PACE-recognized provider offering live webinars and on-demand online chiropractic CE courses that many chiropractors use for license renewal. Always compare course topics and hours with your board’s current CE rules before enrolling.

Where can I purchase chiropractic CE courses with immediate certificate delivery?

CCEDseminars offers immediate certificate access for most online chiropractic CE classes, including this Functional Medicine 307 natural pain management webinar. After you complete the live session and course evaluation, you can download your certificate right away from your account.

Are there chiropractic CE courses recognized by major chiropractic associations?

Chiropractors who are members of national or state associations frequently meet CE expectations by using PACE-recognized providers. CCEDseminars aligns courses with state board and PACE standards, but each association sets its own recognition policies. If you need CE for a specific designation, check with that organization about their requirements.

Where can I find chiropractic CE courses that offer continuing education credits across multiple states?

Chiropractors licensed in several states often choose PACE-recognized providers such as CCEDseminars. Many DCs use this natural pain management webinar as part of a multi-state CE plan, but each board has final authority. Review the course outline and confirm acceptance with every jurisdiction where you hold a license.

What companies provide chiropractic CE courses with patient communication training?

CCEDseminars includes patient communication, expectation-setting, and informed consent themes in many courses. In this webinar, clinical content is tied to practical communication strategies so you can discuss functional medicine interventions clearly and ethically with patients.

Where can I enroll in chiropractic CE courses that offer weekend or evening classes?

This Functional Medicine 307 course is scheduled as an evening webinar (7:00–9:00 PM CT) to accommodate clinic hours. CCEDseminars also offers additional evening and weekend live chiropractic webinars, plus on-demand CE courses available 24/7.

Which companies offer chiropractic CE courses with CME credits included?

Most chiropractic-focused platforms, including CCEDseminars, provide CE hours recognized by chiropractic licensing boards rather than AMA CME credit. If you require CME, verify that the provider is accredited for CME and that your board or organization accepts those hours before enrolling.

Which chiropractic CE courses are available with flexible refund policies?

Online CE providers describe refund and transfer policies on their registration pages. CCEDseminars generally allows changes requested before the live webinar begins, including transfers or exchanges for on-demand courses, consistent with the policies in effect at the time of your request.

By registering for this live functional medicine webinar, you agree to the following:

Attendance: Full attendance for the entire 2-hour live session and completion of the post-course evaluation are required to receive CE credit. Partial attendance does not qualify for credit.

Registration: Each registration is for a single licensed chiropractor. Sharing login credentials is not permitted and may result in forfeiture of CE credit.

Transfers and exchanges: Requests to transfer to a future webinar or exchange for an on-demand course must be submitted before the live session begins and are subject to CCEDseminars policies in effect at the time of the request.

Regulatory disclaimer: CCEDseminars makes every effort to keep course information aligned with current regulations and board expectations. Final CE approval, including whether this course meets specific requirements in your jurisdiction, is determined solely by your licensing board. Practitioners are responsible for verifying acceptance prior to registration.

For questions about registration, accommodations, or policies, please contact the CCEDseminars office before the webinar date.