Centeno-Schultz Clinic - Podcasts

In this live video, Dr. Chris Centeno explains how the vagus nerve influences mood, depression, and systemic health, and why vagus nerve dysfunction is so frequently seen in patients with Craniocervical Instability (CCI).

https://youtube.com/live/xGQ16oMfS5w 

Can you get a DMX or VF study at CSC to help diagnose CCI? Yes, in this video, Dr. Centeno dives deep into DMX and what is the same and different about getting one done at CSC in Colorado.

https://youtube.com/live/3ewR5_mcA1U

Understanding your recovery trajectory after an EPICL procedure is crucial for setting realistic expectations and optimizing your healing process for Craniocervical Instability (CCI). In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno analyzes registry data to explain the different recovery pathways, setback triggers, and overall success rates of the PICL procedure.

https://youtube.com/live/lJ8uB439t1E

Navigating the wide array of treatment options for Craniocervical Instability (CCI) can feel overwhelming with all the complex medical terminology. In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno breaks down the "alphabet soup" of orthobiologics—from prolotherapy and PRP to bone marrow concentrate—to help you understand which regenerative treatments are most effective and safe for treating CCI.

https://youtube.com/live/-HpSVzI39Vw

Experiencing a flare-up or perceived worsening after a PICL/EPICL procedure for Craniocervical Instability (CCI) can be alarming, but understanding the biological reasons behind these temporary setbacks is key to managing your recovery. In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno addresses why post-procedure flares occur, debunks common myths regarding ligament weakness after injections, and explains how to avoid hitting the "panic button."

https://youtube.com/live/r2jyo44z9hQ

Understanding the risks and biomechanical implications of surgical procedures like a styloidectomy is crucial for patients navigating Craniocervical Instability (CCI) and Eagle Syndrome. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Centeno examines why styloidectomy can lead to increased neck instability, detailing the interplay between the styloid process, the stylohyoid ligament, and the upper cervical spine.

https://youtube.com/live/8hz-r5j3ZsY

Navigating the complex path to a Craniocervical Instability (CCI) diagnosis or determining candidacy for the Percutaneous Implanted Ligament (PICL) procedure can be overwhelming. In this video, Dr. Centeno breaks down the essential imaging required, expert evaluation protocols, and common financial traps to avoid along your diagnostic journey.

https://youtube.com/live/Q9wrmM8ArQc

Upper-cervical symptoms can involve more than instability—they may also be influenced by alignment. In this episode, Dr. Jason Markle is joined by NUCCA-certified chiropractor Dr. Golberg to discuss the differences between these two problems and why accurately identifying each one matters.

They explore NUCCA’s gentle, precise approach to upper-cervical alignment, CSC’s evaluation and treatment of cervical instability, and how collaborative care may better support patients experiencing neck pain, headaches, dizziness, vertigo, or other complex symptoms. The conversation also explains when persistent difficulty maintaining alignment may signal an underlying ligament problem that warrants further evaluation.

Dr. Golberg & KORU Chiropractic - https://koruchiropractic.com/

Dr. Markle & The Centeno-Schultz Clinic - https://centenoschultz.com/

An interview with Todd Ball, PT, on how optimizing posture can help you rehab from CCI. 

https://youtube.com/live/dfnvwaPpO9Y

An interview with a neuropsychologist on how to tell if it's CCI or concussion. 

https://youtube.com/live/4rpS70G3f3A