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How Many Reviews Does a Chiropractor Need and Why Does It Matter?

Rocket Chiropractic Podcast for Chiropractors

Release Date: 01/20/2026

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Getting more Google reviews does not require awkward scripts, expensive software, or nonstop reminders. In this episode of the Rocket Chiro Podcast, Jerry Kennedy breaks down a simple, repeatable system chiropractors can use to get more reviews consistently without disrupting patient care. Most chiropractors know reviews matter, but many struggle with inconsistency. They ask for reviews for a few weeks, stop, then start again months later. Others rely entirely on automation and wonder why it does not work as well as promised. This episode explains why both approaches fall short and what...

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Online reviews are one of the most powerful and misunderstood factors in chiropractic marketing.

In this episode of the Rocket Chiro Podcast, Jerry Kennedy breaks down how many reviews chiropractors actually need to compete in local search, and why reviews matter far beyond Google Maps rankings.

If you want more new patients without relying on ads, gimmicks, or sales-heavy marketing, this episode gives you clear benchmarks and practical guidance you can apply immediately.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why online reviews impact Google Maps, AI search, and patient trust

  • How reviews influence both visibility and patient decision-making

  • Why reviews matter even for referral-based chiropractic practices

  • The minimum star rating chiropractors should aim to maintain

  • Why negative reviews are not the end of the world

  • How to calculate review benchmarks based on your local market

  • The four review numbers every chiropractor should understand

  • Why review expectations keep rising every year

  • How to make reviews part of your practice culture

The 4 Review Benchmarks Explained

Jerry outlines four key numbers chiropractors should track:

  • Entry Point
    About 20% of the median review count in your area. Below this level, reviews may significantly limit your visibility.

  • Fighting Chance (Median)
    The middle review count among chiropractors in your market. Reaching this gives you a realistic opportunity to compete.

  • Dominance Level
    Roughly 3.5 times the median. Practices at this level often have a strong advantage in local search.

  • High Water Mark
    The highest review count in your area. Not a requirement, but useful context when evaluating competition.

How to Get More Reviews (Without Being Awkward)

A simple framework that actually works:

  1. Provide great care and communicate well

  2. Make reviews a normal part of your practice

  3. Ask in person, not just digitally

  4. Make it easy with links or QR codes

  5. Be consistent with a repeatable plan

Most chiropractors who struggle with reviews are missing multiple steps.

Resources Mentioned

  • Free Chiropractic Website & SEO Review

  • Rocket Chiro

  • NEXT Step Chiropractic Coaching Program

Final Thought

The best time to start collecting online reviews was years ago.
The second-best time is today.

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