The 1505 Club

In this throw back episode, we will be talking with Dr Dave Waller about the transitions that we go through in practice. 

In today's episode, we will continue our exploration of the mechanism of subluxation by looking at the stages of degeneration.  This will include a break down of all 6 phases and how we can remember their appearance on x-ray. 

In this throw back episode, we will be talking with Dr Mike LaBounty about the uniqueness of the sacrum and how we might approach adjusting it. 

In today's episode, we will be looking at the biomechanics of spinal fusions focusing primarily on anterior fusions. 

In today's episode, we begin our exploration of Chapter 5 on the Mechanism of Vertebral Subluxation.   We will begin by looking at the normal structure and function of the intervertebral disc and how it works in the ideal situation.  

In today's episode, we will be starting Chapter 8 on Biomechanical Considerations in the Surgical Management of the Spine.  Today, we will be covering Part 1 on Spinal Decompression. While many of these procedures may seem irrelevant due to the fact that we are not the ones performing them, this information is helpful to us to understand as we may end up seeing these patients after they have the procedure performed.  

In today's episode, we will discuss subluxations at the lumbosacral joint. This will include the topic of spondylolisthesis and a brief introduction to subluxations of the coccyx.

In this episode, we will conclude Chapter 7 by discussing bracing of the thoracic and lumbar spine.  We will also do a review of bracing for all levels of the spine as well as a synopsis of the learning points for the entire chapter. 

In today's episode, we talk with Dr Jeffery Lawlor about when it is permissible to break the rules, and when we need to be rule followers.  This is an important conversation so we don't get locked into rules, but we are just acting chaotically either. 

In this throw-back episode, we will talk with Dr Waddell about the politics of Chiropractic.  Politics is often a dirty word, and the same could be said for Chiropractic politics.  This is an area where we all need to be aware of what is happening behind the scenes and how this affects our daily lives. 

In this episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 4 and Sacral Misalignments.  We will be looking at how we can determine, on x-ray, when to adjust the sacrum to the ilium, and when to adjust the ilium to the sacrum.  

In today's episode, we begin our conversation about bracing. We will begin by discussing the basic concepts of bracing as well as a thorough discussion of bracing for the Cervical spine. 

In today's episode, we will be discussing the rules for correction of a short femur.  This includes pelvic measurements to determine functional difference versus anatomical difference; but it will also include the rules for knowing when, and when not to apply a heal lift. 

In today's episode, we conclude the week by taking our knowledge of subluxation and relating it to the patient through palpation. Dr Charlie Martin will be discussing the subtleties of the art of palpation. Better palpation always leads to a better adjustment, so it is worth our time to better understand how to get the most information from what the patient's body is trying to tell us. 

In today's episode, Dr Sam Gunlogson is going to discuss subluxation from the clinical side.  This is how we transition from a philosophical position of knowing, to a clinical side of doing.  Once again, we are reminded that the strength of the Gonstead system is in the analysis, and your adjustment is only as good as your analysis. 

In today's episode, Dr Eric Russell will be talking about the philosophical implications of subluxation. Rather than esoteric, this is a deeply practical look at what is subluxation, what are we trying to do as chiropractors, and how do we communicate that to our patients. 

In today's episode, we will introduce the concept of femur height changes and how this can be a functional problem or an anatomic problem.  Proper treatment always depends on proper analysis, so we will begin today with the analysis, and we will finish up next week with the correction. 

In this throw-back episode, we go back to the early days of the podcast and one of our first interviews.  In this episode, we keep it pretty basic, but I think you will find this to be a great episode, especially if you are new to the Gonstead System. 

In this throw-back episode, Dr Geary will be talking about some of the unique attributes of the Thoracic Spine.  He will also be talking about how to properly correct this area so we aren't just rattling bones. 

In this throw-back episode, the three of us will discuss a unique case that was turned into an email chain.  Ultimately, it took many minds to figure out what was happening, but there is a lot of rich clinical information you can pick up from this episode.  Enjoy!

In today's episode, we will be discussing the combination of vertical and horizontal misalignment in the Ilium.  These circumstance creates complexity and it is important to understand to ensure that we apply to proper correction for the patient's benefit. 

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Randy Johnson.  Dr Johnson was around in the days when the GCSS was first formed, and he can tell us a lot about our history and how this organization came into being. We will be discussing all things Gonstead with him and how we try to move the organization forward. 

In today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Herb Wood. Dr Wood is the person that I most credit with teaching me to adjust. After years of struggle and frustration, he changed my understanding of what an adjustment should be and how it should be performed.  In addition to the adjustment, Dr Wood's "Boot Camps" are famous for the wealth of information regarding the consequences of subluxation and how it should be corrected.  In this conversation, we are going to touch on all of that. 

In today's episode, we will discuss how we find the IN and EX Ilium listing on the X-ray.  We will also look at how this listing coincides with the PI and AS to create an effect on the Sacrum. 

This week, we will be listening to some past episodes that include some of the Gonstead Fellows.  This is a great way to distill the wisdom of the past and incorporate it into your present.  Today's conversation is with Dr David Curry.  Dr Curry is known for teaching the fundamentals of the adjustment, and, in this episode, we will discuss some of those fundamentals and how to use them to become a better adjuster.

In today's episode, we will be completing Chapter 6 on Spine Pain. In this section, we will be doing a review of everything that we have learned from this chapter, which is a great way to make sure you gained all of the actionable steps and you learned the talking points for patient communication. 

In this episode, we will be talking with Dr Chris Meyer about the neurology of sleep.  Dr Meyer is one of the newest GCSS Board Members, but he is also one of the newest Fellows.  I think you will find him to be very deep and thorough in his insight into the process of sleep and how we might help our patients to improve it. 

In today's episode, we are going to talk with Dr Denny O'Hara.  Dr O'Hara is someone that of the guests on this podcast would tell you he is their favorite person to talk to.  Dr O'Hara is always observant and always insightful, but he does it in a simple way that is easy to grasp.  If you find neurology to be an intimidating subject, I think you will find that Dr O'Hara is the perfect person to listen to as he talks about how the body works. 

In this episode, we will discuss the PI Ilium. We will also look at the similarities and differences between the PI Ilium and the AS Ilium. It is important to understand how the ilium functions before we add in the sacrum to see how the pelvis functions as one unit with different bones moving in different directions. 

In today's episode, we will begin a week of neurology review by listening to Dr David Geary.  Dr Geary is a Gonstead Diplomate and he is on the GCSS Board of Directors; he is also the co-chairman of the Meeting of the Minds committee along with myself.  He has a deep love and interest in both the science of chiropractic and the field of Neurology.  I think you will find he has some excellent insights for you as you think about the neurology of the subluxation. 

In today's episode, we will be wrapping up our week-long review of Chiropractic Pediatrics by talking about a Gonstead approach to pediatrics.  Dr Franzluebbers has done a lot of teaching on this subject and I think it will be the perfect wrap up for the week. 

In this episode, we are going to kick off our review of pediatrics by listening to our conversation with Dr Claudia Anrig.  When I first learned pediatrics from her nearly 30 years ago, she was already a very accomplished Gonstead Chiropractor and Pediatric Specialist.  Today, you will be listening to the best-of-the-best, and this is a conversation you will want to listen to over and over again. 

In today's episode, we will be looking exclusively at the AS Ilium misalignment.  This will primarily be a discussion of how we can identify this misalignment on an X-ray and how we can confirm our line drawings by looking at other visual changes that will confirm our previous findings. 

This is a throw-back to a conversation with Dr Kristin Fellows.  She is a very thoughtful and precise practitioner and she has an amazing ability to make those around her better.  I enjoy every conversation I have had with her and I hope this one will bring you some deep meaning and understanding. 

In today's episode, we will look at the research and the evidence regarding a number of treatment modalities for low back pain. It is important to understand both the potential for benefit as well as the potential for no benefit. 

In today's episode, we look at the introduction and we set the stage for everything else we will study in this book.  In this short section, we uncover some of the most important gems in the Gonstead work and we create a foundation for doing the work correctly. 

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.