10 Twitter Handles That Will Make You Smarter
They share great content from peer-reviewed sources (not just made up fluff) They publish their own unique ideas for others to explore They are great at interacting with their followers In some way, shape, or form they have changed my mind about something in fitness, nutrition, medicine, etc. They’re not guys named Neil DeGrasse Tyson […]
Research: Atlas Correction and TMJ Pain
Upper Cervical Research Foundation was published that examined the effect that Atlas Corrections had on the function of the temporomandibular joint. It’s a first step towards solidifying our understanding on how the work we do in our office can be a powerful help to patients suffering from chronic jaw pian/TMJD. The Study Relationship between craniocervical orientation […]
Why the Atlas and Why NUCCA? – A Case Study
There was a case in my office last week that sparked the inspiration for today’s blog post. A few weeks ago, I began taking care of a patient with chronic daily headaches. Nothing had worked for this patient. They tried several different medications. Mindfulness therapy. Accupuncture. Herbs. You name it, it was already in his […]
The Anatomy of Vertigo
The Anatomy of a Headache The Anatomy of a Pinched Nerve Let’s talk about vertigo. Technically a diagnosis of vertigo should be confined to a sensation of spinning or rotation in the absence of movement. However, for purposes of this conversation we will discuss the wide range of vestibular disorders that are often described as dizziness […]
Research: Dementia from Head Injury May be Plumbing Problem
Journal of Neuroscience publishes research about the role of brain’s plumbing system causing brain damage. Dementia and the Brain’s Plumbing System One of the big areas of focus in research related to dementia and Alzheimer’s have been the effect of substances called Tau Proteins. The presence of excess Tau proteins have been associated with the […]
Can Research on the Atlas Change Healthcare?
National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA). It was really a pleasure getting to spend time and share experiences with some of the best in the world at structural correction. Two things about this group always stood out to me about the doctors in this group. First is the level of commitment this group of chiropractors has […]
Helmets Can’t Stop Concussions But This Can – Thoughts from the Minnesota Concussion Summit
This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Minnesota Concussion Summit. What was unique about this seminar was that it wasn’t geared towards doctors like neurologists or neurosurgeons that are usually responsible for the medical care of concussion patients. It was actually geared towards coaches, fitness professionals, physical therapists, and athletic trainers who […]
A Cervical-Vestibular Approach to Dysautonomia: 2 Case Studies
Case 1 This patient started with us back in June 2017. She got hit with dysautonomia after coming back from a trip where she had a bout with malaria. She’s had times where the her dizziness and fatigue were so bad that she had to be pushed in a wheelchair to get around. Her heart […]
What’s the Paleo Diet?
1. Heavy in organic range meats (Grass fed beef, free range chicken, wild caught fish) and nutrient dense veggies, 2. Moderate on low-allergenic nuts (pecans, walnuts, cashews), and fresh low glycemic fruits (mainly berries). 3. Sparingly on dairy. If you do have it, go raw dairy 4. Grains and sugar products are avoided at all costs. When most […]
2 Reasons Why Your Concussion Symptoms Aren’t Going Away
Outline: Concussion symptoms generally go away within 7-10 days 10-20% of head injuries will last greater than 30 days and become post-concussion syndrome Post-concussion syndrome can be divided into 3 categories. Physiologic, vestibular, or cervicogenic Recovery from post-concussion syndrome depends on getting the right type of treatment Lack of awareness of vestibulo-ocular and cervicogenic symptoms […]