On this episode, Dr. Joey Miles shares his journey into chiropractic and upper cervical care, highlighting the importance of personal experiences and curiosity. He discusses the evolution of the upper cervical community and the collaborative nature of the field.

Dr. Miles emphasizes the significance of being outcome-driven and utilizing a comprehensive set of assessments to track patient progress. He also emphasizes the value of ongoing evaluation and the importance of incorporating multiple data points to provide a holistic approach to care.

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg and Dr. Joey Miles discuss the importance of developing proficiency in chiropractic techniques before adding new variables. They emphasize the need for ongoing learning and development, caution against complacency, and stress the value of reevaluations and exams.

They also discuss the importance of setting reasonable timelines for care plans and the role of patient compliance in achieving positive outcomes. They highlight the need for critical thinking and thoughtful contemplation in patient care and the importance of empowering patients to make informed decisions about their health.

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Takeaways

• Personal experiences and curiosity play a significant role in the journey into chiropractic and upper cervical care.

• The upper cervical community has evolved over time, with a shift towards collaboration and a focus on progress and improvement.

• Being outcome-driven and utilizing a comprehensive set of assessments allows for a holistic approach to patient care.

• Ongoing evaluation and tracking of patient progress are essential for providing effective and individualized care. Develop proficiency in chiropractic techniques before adding new variables

• Continuously learn and ask questions to avoid complacency

• Regular reevaluations and exams are important for tracking progress

• Set reasonable timelines for care plans based on individual needs

• Patient compliance plays a crucial role in achieving positive outcomes

• Critical thinking and thoughtful contemplation are essential in patient care

• Empower patients to make informed decisions about their health

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On this episode, Dr. John Stenberg sits down with Dr. Randy Culig to discuss the difference between x-ray and CBCT in upper cervical practice.

Takeaways

• Understanding the biomechanics of the cervical spine is crucial in upper cervical care.

• Asymmetry is prevalent in the upper cervical spine and plays a significant role in misalignments.

• CBCT provides a clear view of the articulations and allows for a more comprehensive analysis.

• Early adoption of CBCT in Orthospinology requires manual measurement and analysis.

• Integrating different techniques and taking a patient-centric approach is essential in upper cervical care. CBCT imaging provides valuable information for upper cervical chiropractic care

• Understanding the unique anatomy and architecture of each patient is crucial

• Important findings such as elongated styloids and narrow canals can be identified with CBCT

• Precision in adjusting techniques based on these findings can lead to improved outcomes

• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is beneficial for patients

Check out Dr. Culig's Website here:

https://www.pierceuc.com/

View the speaker line-up and register for the Orthospinology Symposium here:

https://www.orthospinology.org/

View the speaker line-up and register for the Blair Annual Conference here:

https://www.blairtechnique.com/2024blairconference/

Dr. John Stenberg and Dr. Jake Hollowell sit down to discuss news and updates from the Blair Technique including the upcoming conference and the release of the NEW Blair Technique manual.

Takeaways

• The Blair Society is a volunteer-run organization focused on serving the public and advancing the Blair technique.

• Certifications offered by the Blair Society include student certification, level one and level two certifications, instructor certification, and faculty instructor certification.

• The upcoming conference will feature diverse speakers discussing topics such as communication, marketing, brain changes, clinical impacts of lower cervical adjusting, CBCT analysis, and evidence-based approach to the 33 principles.

• There is a growing interest and enthusiasm for the Blair technique in South America, particularly in Brazil and Argentina. The Blair Technique has gained traction and momentum globally, with practitioners teaching and practicing it in different parts of the world.

• The release of the latest version of the Blair Technique Manual provides a valuable reference for practitioners, covering various aspects of the technique.

• The manual includes chapters on biomechanics, thermography, exam procedures, X-ray troubleshooting, CBCT analysis, and adjusting procedures.

• A special chapter on special populations written by Dr. Forrest is included in the manual.

• Being a "straight" chiropractor means focusing on the detection and correction of vertebral subluxation.

Click here to check out the speaker line up and register for the Blair Conference.