Thru The Chapters

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.