tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-1250480 2008-07-10T09:25:32-07:00 How-to's, tips, research and opinion on the broad range Chiropractic techniques. TypePad tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54496 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

Abnormal force accumulation and altered biomechanics or trauma frequently affect a joint that, when injured, can contribute to chronic pain and considerable disability. It is my opinion that the PTF joint is an underappreciated and infrequently diagnosed cause of chronic leg and foot pain.

By Manuel Duarte, DC, DABCO, DACBSP, CSCS Abnormal force accumulation and altered biomechanics or trauma frequently affect a joint that, when injured, can contribute to chronic pain and considerable disability. It is my opinion that the PTF joint is an underappreciated and infrequently diagnosed cause of chronic leg and foot pain. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54513 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

My first article on the coccyx, written back in 2004, changed my life and my practice. It was one of the first articles published on internal coccyx procedures. I did not invent the procedure; I just had the chutzpah (a Yiddish term for nerve) to write about it. Since then, patients from all over the country have e-mailed me about how to get their coccyx corrected. Most of them have tried external chiropractic and PT approaches, and have nearly exhausted their medical options as well. (Coccyx removal surgery is tricky, and does not always work.) I usually have no idea where to send patients, as there is no list of who is competent at treating the coccyx, and no standardized training.

By Marc Heller, DC My first article on the coccyx, written back in 2004, changed my life and my practice. It was one of the first articles published on internal coccyx procedures. I did not invent the procedure; I just had the chutzpah (a Yiddish term for nerve) to write about it. Since then, patients from all over the country have e-mailed me about how to get their coccyx corrected. Most of them have tried external chiropractic and PT approaches, and have nearly exhausted their medical options as well. (Coccyx removal surgery is tricky, and does not always work.) I usually have no idea where to send patients, as there is no list of who is competent at treating the coccyx, and no standardized training. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54516 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

The patient was referred for a consultation regarding his consideration for cervical disc surgery and his upper extremity pain. The patient was accepted for treatment for chiropractic care. His referring provider was informed in writing of my consultation findings and was provided information on the condition as evidenced below.

By Nancy M. Molina, DC, QME, MBA The patient was referred for a consultation regarding his consideration for cervical disc surgery and his upper extremity pain. The patient was accepted for treatment for chiropractic care. His referring provider was informed in writing of my consultation findings and was provided information on the condition as evidenced below. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-53888 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

It has become increasingly apparent that the value and efficacy of health care professionals will continue to be measured by the degree to which they adhere to evidence-based practices. Government, third-party payers, stakeholders and patients expect treatment or interventions to be based on evidence that supports effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes with minimal negative consequences.

By David J. Brunarski, DC, MSc, FCCS(C), Associate Editor It has become increasingly apparent that the value and efficacy of health care professionals will continue to be measured by the degree to which they adhere to evidence-based practices. Government, third-party payers, stakeholders and patients expect treatment or interventions to be based on evidence that supports effectiveness in achieving desired outcomes with minimal negative consequences. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54438 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position.

By Joseph D. Kurnik, DC A functional relationship has been observed between the upper and lower cervical region, as evaluated by motion palpation in the supine position. Upper cervical fixations (hypomobile spinal joints) are often found as reactions to lower cervical dysfunction and pathology, such as degenerative joint disease (DJD) or disc protrusion. It has been observed that such upper cervical dysfunction may be eliminated or reduced through traction of the lower cervical dysfunctional segments and/or the occiput in the supine position. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54442 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Some neurological lesions are beyond current science's ability to repair. We may, however, get back some neurological function which was apparently not "dead," but simply inhibited or "asleep." This possibility is what chiropractic neurology is about.

By Edgar Romero, DC, DACNB Some neurological lesions are beyond current science's ability to repair. We may, however, get back some neurological function which was apparently not "dead," but simply inhibited or "asleep." This possibility is what chiropractic neurology is about. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54444 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

In his expansive creativity, the jazz legend Duke Ellington often crossed traditional boundaries in his music, composing many pieces for big-band outfits that had strong classical overtones and as such, transcended the usual formats associated with just jazz. Indeed, it can be argued that Ellington may have given birth to the "third stream" compositions left to us by John Wilson and others. Ellington himself liked to refer to his music as "beyond category."

By Anthony Rosner, PhD In his expansive creativity, the jazz legend Duke Ellington often crossed traditional boundaries in his music, composing many pieces for big-band outfits that had strong classical overtones and as such, transcended the usual formats associated with just jazz. Indeed, it can be argued that Ellington may have given birth to the "third stream" compositions left to us by John Wilson and others. Ellington himself liked to refer to his music as "beyond category." tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54447 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

This past November, I was privileged to speak on Graston Technique at the 2nd Fascia Research Conference in Amsterdam. There is much to report about the new material that was presented at the conference, which I will do in this and future articles. I became especially interested at the final day of the six-day conference when I attended a workshop titled "The Fascial Manipulation Technique and Its Biomechanical Model - A Guide to the Human Fascial System." The course was presented by Carla Stecco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of human anatomy and movement sciences, University of Padova, Italy; and Julie Ann Day, a physiotherapist also from Padova.

By Warren Hammer, MS, DC, DABCO This past November, I was privileged to speak on Graston Technique at the 2nd Fascia Research Conference in Amsterdam. There is much to report about the new material that was presented at the conference, which I will do in this and future articles. I became especially interested at the final day of the six-day conference when I attended a workshop titled "The Fascial Manipulation Technique and Its Biomechanical Model - A Guide to the Human Fascial System." The course was presented by Carla Stecco, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and assistant professor of human anatomy and movement sciences, University of Padova, Italy; and Julie Ann Day, a physiotherapist also from Padova. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54448 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

When I was in college in the '60s, I bought a Super 8 mm camera. I was 19 years old. Being 19 with a movie camera was, of course, a dangerous combination. I took films of parties, some of which showed guys displaying their derrieres, and coeds (that means "college girls" in today's vernacular) getting sick after too many rum and cokes. On occasion, I dreamed up a funny scenario and directed my mostly inebriated and willing peers in a lampoon of some TV game show or deodorant commercial.

By John Hanks, DC When I was in college in the '60s, I bought a Super 8 mm camera. I was 19 years old. Being 19 with a movie camera was, of course, a dangerous combination. I took films of parties, some of which showed guys displaying their derrieres, and coeds (that means "college girls" in today's vernacular) getting sick after too many rum and cokes. On occasion, I dreamed up a funny scenario and directed my mostly inebriated and willing peers in a lampoon of some TV game show or deodorant commercial. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54450 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness.

By Charles Masarsky, DC Dizziness can be a frightening symptom. Unfortunately, it often frightens people away from the very chiropractic care they need, thanks to decades of disinformation linking cervical adjustments to stroke. The following patient-education article reviews some of the literature linking chiropractic care to recovery from dizziness. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54395 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Just got back from the Suprasegmental Symposium at Life Chiropractic College; it was quite special. Organized and encouraged by students at the school, the symposium drew together some of the best minds in chiropractic neurology, some from as far away as Australia, to share our experiences and knowledge with a roomful of students and other excited doctors.

By Edgar Romero, DC, DACNB Just got back from the Suprasegmental Symposium at Life Chiropractic College; it was quite special. Organized and encouraged by students at the school, the symposium drew together some of the best minds in chiropractic neurology, some from as far away as Australia, to share our experiences and knowledge with a roomful of students and other excited doctors. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54410 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has reissued its "Transitional Tools for Clinical Studies of CAM Interventions" funding opportunity announcement, "a request for applications that focuses on encouraging the development of improved research methodology (i.e., translational tools) to study safety, efficacy, and clinical effectiveness" of manual therapies, mind-body interventions and/or yoga therapy. The NCCAM will commit up to $6 million per year for eight grants. The application deadline is March 23, with an anticipated start date of December.

By Editorial Staff The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine has reissued its "Transitional Tools for Clinical Studies of CAM Interventions" funding opportunity announcement, "a request for applications that focuses on encouraging the development of improved research methodology (i.e., translational tools) to study safety, efficacy, and clinical effectiveness" of manual therapies, mind-body interventions and/or yoga therapy. The NCCAM will commit up to $6 million per year for eight grants. The application deadline is March 23, with an anticipated start date of December.