The 1505 Club

In today's episode, we will be discussing the physical examination of the spine.  This will enable us to, not only identify the structure and location involved, but it will also aid us in diagnosing the severity. 

In this episode, we will listen to Dr Eric Russell.  Dr Russell is both a Gonstead Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Philosopher, but he has an extensive background in Education.  In this episode, he helps us to better understand the practical aspects of Chiropractic Philosophy and how it can actually affect what we do.

This is a throw back to our most recent conversation with Dr Dan Lyons.  Dr Lyons is well known throughout the Gonstead community as both a Gonstead Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Philosopher.  We are blessed to be able to count him as a member of our tribe, and I think you will see why he is considered a good friend by so many.  

In this episode, we will discuss the preface to the Chapters and understand the context this book is written in and why its creation mattered to the profession and still matters to us.

In today's episode, we will cover all of Chapter 20 on extremities.  This will give us the opportunity to cover all of it at once with no loss of momentum.  Next time we go through it, we will go slower and add more details.  

In today's episode, we will discuss the entirety of Chapter 19 on Infant Adjusting.  This will include both the evaluation and the adjustment itself.  This chapter should give you a basic understanding of the differences between adult adjustments and infant adjustments.

In today's episode, we talk about the unique ways in which a Gonstead Chiropractor can correct the Occiput in a way that is sound in biomechanics and protective of the other vertebra in the spine.  We will talk about positioning, stabilization, and correction.

In today's episode, we will be discussing the causes of spine pain for the entire spine.  This will help us to differentiate between the anatomical differences and propensity towards injury in each area of the spine. 

In today's episode, we will be talking about the setup and adjustment of the atlas in both the seated and knee chest position.  The specificity and precision of the Gonstead approach to the atlas is unmatched by any other technique.

In today's episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 6 and the biomechanics of spine pain.  In this section, we will learn many interesting things about what does cause spine pain that we didn't expect, and what doesn't cause spine pain that we have been led to believe does.

In today's episode, we will be looking at some articles that have been written that can help us to give more context to how we perform our adjustments and how we can avoid some common errors.  

In today's episode, we will be concluding chapter 5 by discussing clinical instability of the sacrum and pelvis.  This will also include a synopsis of the entire chapter as we conclude our discussion on clinical instability.

In today's episode, we will be discussing cervical corrections in the cervical chair.  This will include proper contact, hand placement, patient positioning, and stabilization. 

In today's episode, we will be looking at instability of the lumbar spine.  This includes a discussion of fracture and the circumstances required to create a fracture.

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 17 by looking at cervical corrections on the knee chest table.  The specific application of this approach is vital to getting the most out of this adjustment and creating the proper correction.

Today, we will conclude our discussion of cervical instability.  We will then discuss the topic of thoracic instability in its entirety.

In todays episode, we are looking at the method of correction for the upper and middle thoracic vertebra.  

In today's episode, we will look at the process of degeneration, how it changes the disc, and how we can reverse it.  

In today's episode, we look at the measurements to determine the degree of cervical instability.  we will also look at the medical management of such conditions.

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 16 by discussing corrections to the lower thoracics (T10, T11, and T12).  This will include a discussion of different tables, including the knee chest, hylo, and slot table.  We will also discuss different hand positions, from the typical single hand contact, to the double thenar and thumb-pisiform.  

In today's episode, we will complete our discussion of instability in the upper cervicals.  We will then begin a new discussion on instability in the middle and lower cervicals.

In today's episode, we will be discussing the proper set up and execution of lumbar adjustments on the knee chest table.  This includes patient relaxation as well as doctor position for proper line of correction. 

In today's episode, we will begin our discussion of instability.  We will begin by discussing the connection between the occiput, atlas, and axis; and how these vertebra work together as a single joint complex. 

In today's episode, we begin our discussion of lumbar corrections by discussing the pelvic bench.  We will discuss the proper technique for both the push move and the pull move.

In today's episode, we will complete our discussion of spine trauma by talking about spinal fractures and their associated biomechanics. 

In today's episode, we will be introduced to the knee chest table, including proper set up and patient placement.  We will also discuss the proper procedure for adjusting the base posterior on the knee chest table. 

In today's episode, we will be discussing various hyperextension injuries and their association with fracture and dislocation.  We will also discuss the mechanism of injury so we have a better understanding of what we should be looking for once we know how the patient was injured. 

In today's episode, we begin our discussion on Sacrum Corrections. We will begin by talking about correction of PR, PL, and Base Posterior in the side lying position on the Pelvic Bench.  We will also discuss some of the secrets to getting the best adjustment while avoiding the most common pitfalls. 

In today's episode, we will be discussing flexion injuries. This discussion will also include the nature and mechanism of action of "whiplash" injuries as well.  

In today's episode, we will talk about te unique value of both talent and skill, and how you can harness both to become the best Chiropractor you can be.  

In today's episode, we will conclude out discussion on Ilium Corrections. This will include all listings such as PI, AS, IN, and EX as well as the proper use of the essential ingredient of torque. 

In today's episode, we will be discussing cervical fractures. This includes hangman's fracture, compression fracture, and "tear-drop" fracture.  These fractures will be discussed both with and without associated facet dislocation.

In today's episode, we will discuss proper patient positioning for all adjustments on the pelvic bench.  We will also discuss the proper technique for performing the EX pull move in the side posture position on the pelvic bench.

In today's episode, we will be talking about traumatic fractures of the spine, especially, fractures of the atlas and axis. We will discuss the mechanism of injury and the consequences of such injuries.

In today's episode, we discuss the purpose, intention, and methods for motion palpation. We will discuss the exact procedure for determining the location of subluxation using the unique art of motion palpation.  

In today's episode, we will be looking at the radiographic assessment and biomechanics interpretation of mechanism of injury for several different types of injury.  Today, we will be looking primarily at fracture and dislocation in the upper cervical region. 

In today's episode, we will conclude our discussion of instrumentation. We will talk about the peak of deflection and what causes it. We will also discuss proper scoping technique and common mistakes. We will conclude by discussing how to properly count the vertebra so we can correctly ascertain which nerve is causing our scope finding.

In today's episode, we look at mathematical models for understanding and predicting spine injury and spinal cord trauma. We will discuss the ways in which trauma is produced and which factors have the greatest effect on overall outcome. 

In today's episode, we will begin our discussion on Chiropractic Instrumentation. We will discuss how to read the deflection as well as what causes the deflection.  We will also begin discussing proper scoping technique. 

In this section, we will begin a discussion of spinal trauma. Today, we focus primarily on the cervical spine and which forces create which types of damage we will see in the patient. 

In today's episode, we will conclude our discussion of proper X-ray positioning technique.  While this is not the most exciting thing in Chiropractic, it is essential for ensuring that we are seeing the spine as accurately as possible. 

In today's episode, we will conclude Chapter 3 with a discussion on Kyphosis as well as a chapter review. 

In this episode, we begin our exploration of Chapter 10 and Full Spine Radiography. This chapter is primarily about the process we use to make sure that we are getting valid x-rays and our measurements are useful.  This is an often neglected area by many doctors, but it is actually one of the areas that requires the most attention to detail. 

In today's episode, we will discuss how to properly draw and interpret the radiography lines for the occiput.  We will also discuss the listing system, and how the lines are used to provide an appropriate listing.  We will also discuss the goal of correction. 

In today's episode, we will finish up the section on Scoliosis. This section primarily covers medical treatments for Scoliosis, but it gives us some insights into their limitations and why they often do not work. This section is essential for becoming a knowledgable expert on the topic of Scoliosis. 

Today's episode is a follow up to the previous episode where we talked about disc degeneration. In today's episode, we will be discussing joint cavitation. There is some new science that gives us greater insight into what causes the cavitation, and this has tremendous relevance to what we do as chiropractors. This conversation will discuss how we can understand the proper role for cavitation and the part it plays in creating the perfect adjustment.

In today's episode, we will be talking about the misalignment of the atlas and the unique way in which we assess it. It is important to understand how to draw the lines for the assessment, but also how we interpret those lines to know that we are seeing it accurately. This episode is essential for making proper corrections to the atlas vertebra. 

In today's episode, we begin our study of Chapter 3.  Section 1 is on Scoliosis. We will begin to understand the forces at play as well as the potential causes of scoliosis. 

In today's episode, we will look at the unique mechanism of subluxation that exists in the upper cervical spine. We will also discuss the unique effects of atlas that allow it to effect more neural structures and thereby create the illusion that atlas is responsible for all other subluxations. The rebuttal to that idea will be the introduction of the "foundation principle".

In this video, we will be reviewing Pelvic Bench and Cervical Chair.

Review of Cervical Chair technique and proper form and stabilization.