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Dr Murphy is well known in the chiropractic, physical therapy and medical fields and, as a result of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, books and book chapters as well as extensive speaking engagements around the world, he has developed a wide-ranging name recognition. he has done extensive practice, consulting, teaching and research in the area of spine-related disorders (back and neck problems) and his teachings and publications have been very popular.Dr. Jacob received a BA in Philosophy of Science from SUNY Binghamton in 1974, a DC degree from LA College of Chiropractic in 1978, graduated California Acupuncture College in 1981, was the first DC to receive the Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (DipMDT) from the Mckenzie Institute in 1991 and received a Masters of Public Health in Community Health Education and Promotion (UCLA) with his thesis on the Biopsychosocial Model for Back Pain. From 2018 to 2019 he was research adjunct/topic expert at Rand Corp. for a study on Chiropractic and chronic pain. Dr. Dr. Jacob maintains a private practice in Pacific Palisades, California and is currently Clinical Professor at Southern California University of Health Sciences and Doctoral Faculty at Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.