In Part 1 of this ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council podcast series, Dr. Brant Hulsebus and Dr. Kevin Jackson established how sub-concussive forces can be identified on the sideline using objective, real-time assessment.

Part 2 takes the next critical step: what happens AFTER sub-concussive upper cervical injury is identified.

In this episode, Dr. Jackson explains his conservative, science-based approach to safely correcting upper cervical dysfunction on the sideline and how chiropractors should make responsible return-to-play decisions in high-pressure environments.

This conversation focuses on precision, safety, and decision-making—not aggressive techniques or guesswork.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
• What chiropractors should and should NOT do on the sideline  
• Why upper cervical correction must be gentle, specific, and defensible  
• How instrument-based correction reduces risk and improves acceptance  
• Common biomechanical patterns seen after sub-concussive impacts  
• Why immediate correction may matter more than waiting until the clinic  
• How objective post-testing confirms neurological improvement  
• When an athlete must be removed from play—no debate  
• How calm, data-driven care builds trust with parents and coaches  

This episode is essential for chiropractors working with contact and collision sports who want to operate responsibly, protect athletes, and elevate the profession.

🎧 If you haven’t listened to Part 1, we strongly recommend starting there to understand the assessment framework before diving into correction and sideline decision-making.

Presented by the International Chiropractic Association (ICA) and the ICA Sports & Fitness Science Council.