Thru The Chapters

In today's episode, we begin our study of Thoracic Misalignments.  The Thoracic vertebra are different from the cervical and lumbar vertebra. This chapter will discuss those differences and how it should effect our conceptualization of what is happening with subluxation and what we need to do about it. 

In this episode, we will be talking about the difference between cortical and cancellous bone, endplates and facets, and the variation that occurs from age and degeneration. 

In today's episode, we will be talking about the special listings of L5.  The singular vertebra is unique in that the position of the spinous process does not guarantee a spinous contact.  We will be discussing how to know what contact to use regardless of the unique listing. 

Slack is one of the issues that many chiropractors struggle with in their adjustments. Today, we will talk about why it is important to remove the slack, rather than simply use more force to make the adjustment.

In this episode, we will be discussing the biomechanics properties of the ligaments, particularly, the spinal ligaments.  The ligaments are possibly one of the most ignored elements when it comes to biomechanics, but more specifically, when it comes to adjusting and our attempts to correct the spine without injuring it further. 

In this episode, we will begin our study of Chapter 6 on the topic of Lumbar Misalignments.  In this opening section, we will discuss the 3 Dimensional listing system, as well as the proper corrective contact points.  We will also discuss why a vertebra cannot subluxate anteriorly.

In this episode, we begin our journey into the works of White & Panjabi and the Clinical Biomechanics of the Spine.  Today, we will be talking about the physical properties of the spine as well as the forces it is required to resist.  This will give us a basic understanding of how the disc can become injured, and what its normal function is.

In today's episode, we will be concluding our study of Chapter 5 on the Mechanism of Vertebral Subluxation. In this portion of the chapter, we will discuss hypermobility, compensation, and how to properly use the films for proper analysis. The crux of today's study is to distinguish between subluxation and compensation. 

In this episode, we will begin our discussion of Chapter 5.  In this chapter we will discuss the cause of subluxation as well as the 6 stages of degeneration, which is one of the most important things a chiropractor can memorize and understand. 

In this episode, we will be completing our look at how the sacrum interacts with the Ilium.  We will also be looking at the rules to know when we should adjust the Ilium and when we should adjust the sacrum.  Additionally, we will be looking at the lumbosacral articulation and the importance of distinguishing between a spondylolisthesis and a base posterior.