In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. James Beadle discuss various topics related to upper cervical care. They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and collaboration among chiropractors. They also explore the boundaries and standards in upper cervical care and the need for adaptation and growth in the chiropractic profession.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:00 The Importance of Upper Cervical Care

06:00 The Need for Adaptation and Growth in Chiropractic

09:00 Patient-Centered Care and Collaboration

12:00 Boundaries and Standards in Upper Cervical Care

19:00 Defining and Measuring Positive Patient Outcomes

22:00 The Role of Post-Xrays and Correction in Upper Cervical Care

28:00 The Debate Between Upper and Lower Angle Analysis

35:00 The Complexity of Spinal Misalignments and Technique Assumptions

36:00 Evaluating the Worth of Analysis in Upper Cervical Care

36:26 The Importance of Assessing and Monitoring

37:20 Analyzing Pre-Post Examination Data

38:46 The Holding Pattern and Duration of Care

40:15 The Importance of Patient Feedback

44:05 The Complexity of Upper Cervical Care

45:57 The Need for Individualized Treatment

47:48 The Role of Symptoms in Assessing Progress

50:46 Challenging the Status Quo

52:43 Assessing and Managing Patients on a Day-to-Day Basis

56:36 The Importance of Repetition and Consistency

59:09 Setting Realistic Expectations for Improvement

01:02:11 Knowing When to Change Course

01:04:12 The Importance of Measuring and Monitoring

01:08:31 The Role of Indicators and Patient Feedback

01:10:50 The Need to Show Results and Document Progress

01:11:36 Sustainability of Changes

01:13:24 Need for Part Two

01:14:03 Motivation to End Suffering

01:15:25 Continuing the Conversation