In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg and Dr. Cameron Bearder answer listener questions related to upper cervical assessments and case management.

They discuss the importance of laterality in upper cervical care and the potential integration of hemisphericity concepts. They also explore the use of cone beam CT scans and how to analyze them correctly. Additionally, they delve into the incorporation of functional neurology into upper cervical exams and the relevance of neurological assessments in patient care. In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg and Cameron discuss various topics related to upper cervical chiropractic practice. They emphasize the importance of taking a thorough history to understand the patient's symptoms and potential causes. They also highlight the significance of developing patient rapport and trust to ensure open communication. The conversation delves into the importance of choosing priorities in practice and tailoring treatment to individual patients. They address the question of whether upper cervical can be practiced with diversified technique and discuss the use of other modalities for pain alleviation. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of individual choice in practice and the need to be accountable to patients and their specific needs.

Takeaways

and more.

If you have questions you'd like to have answered on an upcoming episode, contact us on social media here:

Dr. Stenberg on IG: @zenith_chiro

Dr. Bearder on IG: @drbearder

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer

03:18 Exploring Upper Cervical Technique Philosophy

04:50 Importance of Laterality in Upper Cervical Assessments

14:09 Analyzing CBCT and Blair Analysis

26:57 Incorporating Functional Neurology into Upper Cervical Exams

44:48 The Importance of History in Diagnosis

47:04 Developing Patient Rapport and Trust

49:00 Choosing Priorities in Practice

50:45 Can Upper Cervical be Practiced with Diversified Technique?

56:47 Using Other Modalities for Pain Alleviation

01:06:23 The Importance of Individual Choice in Practice

This week's conversation in upper cervical chiropractic covers various topics, including celebrating graduations, recognizing powerful women in the profession, podcast launches, the staffless practice model, the Diplomate Program enrollment, supporting and building the profession, a message to students, and finding fulfillment in helping others.

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Chapters

00:00 Celebrating Graduations

01:29 Powerful Women in Upper Cervical

02:27 Dr. Mercedes Cook's Podcast Launch

03:11 Staffless Practice Podcast

04:08 Diplomate Program Enrollment

05:05 Supporting and Building the Profession

06:01 Message to Students

07:24 Fulfillment in Helping Others

07:45 Closing Remarks

Dr. Bagley and Dr. Schurger are both Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractors, and together host The Blonde and The Bald Podcast.

On this podcast collision course, we discuss:

and more.

Check out The Blonde and the Bald Podcast here:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7pCICpyiAtOAHkhs67fNyY

Connect with Dr. Bagley at Precision Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO here:

https://precisionchiropracticstl.com/

Connect with Dr. Schurger at Keystone Chiropractic in Springfield, IL here:

https://keystonechirospi.com/

Learn more about the Blair Upper Cervical Technique by visiting https://www.blairtechnique.com/

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg discusses various topics related to the upper cervical field. He provides a status update on recent events, including the Epic conference and the announcement of the fourth class of the DCCJP program. Dr. Stenberg shares his motivation for participating in the program and the benefits he expects to gain. He also discusses the Dunning-Kruger effect and imposter syndrome, as well as the return on investment of professional development. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the power of collaboration and different perspectives in the upper cervical community.

Takeaways

The upper cervical field is constantly evolving, and it is important for doctors and students to stay informed and engaged.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Status Update

01:36 Recapping Epic Conference

02:06 Announcement of DCCJP Class

03:14 Purpose of the Diplomate Program

04:46 Motivation to Participate in the Program

05:37 Benefits of the Diplomate Program

08:02 Discussion with Dr. Bill Lorden

09:27 Dunning-Kruger Effect and Imposter Syndrome

11:25 Return on Investment

13:02 Modeling for Children

14:30 Doubt and Frustration in the Program

19:43 Podcasting the Journey

21:16 The Upper Cervical Community

22:16 Support and Advice from Prior Cohorts

24:09 Power of Collaboration and Different Perspectives

Dr. Carita De Jong is graduate of the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, and was recently certified in the Blair Upper Cervical Technique. Her story exemplifies what can happen when courage, fate, and action converge. In this WIDE-RANGING episode, we discuss:

and more.

Check out https://kindredchiropractic.co.nz/ to learn more about Dr. Carita's practice, and to add her to your referral directory.

Follow Kindred Chiropractic on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/kindredchiropracticnz

To hear from some of the doctors mentioned in the episode, check out these previous podcasts:

Reliability of Blair Upper Cervical Indicators with Dr. Jeffrey Hannah

Next Level Chiropractic with Dr. Jeffrey Hannah

How Chiropractic Adjustments Impact Brain Physiology with Dr. Heidi Haavik

Thanks for listening!

As I've attended conferences and seminars, networked, learned from instructors and mentors - I've observed certain thought patterns that highly effective clinicians exhibit.

In this solo show, I share my observations of these thought patterns in two categories of upper cervical chiropractors

...as well as the thought patterns that they share. Enjoy!

Dr. Evan Katz is a practicing chiropractor in Boulder, Colorado. He practices the Chiropractic Biophysics Approach (CBP), and has participated in an published multiple research articles in the chiropractic field. Today we discuss one of his most recent publications, "Non-Surgical Management of Upper Cervical Instability via Improved Cervical Lordosis: A Case Series of Adult Patients"

In this episode, we discuss:

and more.

Check out Professionally Integrated to access Dr. Katz's full library of research articles, references, and professional development resources.

https://professionallyintegrated.com/

References mentioned in the show: (click for full text downloads)

Non-Surgical Management of Upper Cervical Instability via Improved Cervical Lordosis: A Case Series of Adult Patients

Diagnostic Accuracy of Videofluoroscopy for Symptomatic Cervical Spine Injury Following Whiplash Trauma

Translational and Rotational Postural Aberrations Are Related to Pulmonary Functions and Skill-Related Physical Fitness Components in Collegiate Athletes

Visit https://www.zenithchiroco.com/ to connect with Dr. Stenberg or to learn more about his practice in Colorado Springs.

Dr. Gordon Elder is a practicing chiropractor, DCCJP, advanced Blair Technique instructor, and all around amazing person.

On this episode, I invited Dr. Elder on to answer listener questions about the Blair Technique assessments, and how to manage patients using these checkup procedures.

In this episode, we discuss:

and a few more rants and rabbit trails along the way.

Learn more about Dr. Elder's story and history as a Blair Chiropractor here: Carrying on the Blair Legacy with Dr. Gordon Elder

Visit blairtechnique.com here to access the event schedule and store here:

EVENTS

CBCT MODULE

THERMOGRAPHY MODULE

Listen to this previous episode with Dr. Jeffrey Hannah diving deep into the reliability of the Blair Checks here:

Reliability of Blair Upper Cervical Technique Indicators with Dr. Jeff Hannah

The Society of Chiropractic Orthospinology (SOCO) held their annual technique symposium in Clearwater Beach, FL Oct 13-14, 2023.

Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. Jane Brewer both attended the conference with me, and on this episode we recap our key takeaways from the weekend.

To learn more about Orthospinology, listen to these interviews with Orthospinology Doctors:

Orthospinology, patient-centered-care, and catching up with Dr. Chad Billiris and Dr. Cameron Bearder

Visit https://www.orthospinology.org/ to learn more about the Orthospinology procedures, to view upcoming seminar schedules, and purchase equipment.

Ruth Elder is an upper cervical advocate, patient, and doctor's wife. Her experience with Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic goes back to the early 1990's when she worked side by side with Dr. Weldon Muncy, a legend in the Blair community.

Ruth brings a unique perspective that Doctors and students alike can learn from. As a patient and non-chiropractor, Ruth has a deep understanding and appreciation for Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic. This allows her to bridge the gap between the patient and doctor in a very special way, and in this episode she has words of encouragement and advice for both parties.

In this episode, we discuss:

and more. To hear more from Ruth, check out her podcast, "What Pain in the Neck?" https://www.blairclinic.com/podcast

Check out the Blair Clinic Website here: https://www.blairclinic.com/