Week 13: Lower Cervical Misalignments

In today's episode, we will look at misalignments of the lower cervical spine.  This includes a look at the unique biomechanics of this area as well as the proper method for listing the position of misalignment.

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 10 and our discussion of the Lower Cervicals (C2-C7).  We will begin by discussing the unique aspects of the biomechanics and assessment of this important area, along with whiplash as a unique form of injury. 

In today's episode, we will conclude our discussion on the mechanism of vertebral subluxation.  This gives us the foundational knowledge to know what we are looking for and how to know when we have found it.  For additional information on this topic, you can check out our sister podcast called, "Specificity Matters" available now on Spotify.

In today's episode, we will begin Chapter 5 and a discussion of the vertebral subluxation.  This chapter will explain the disc model as understood by Dr Gonstead.  We will discuss the working of the intervertebral disc as well as the 6 stages of disc degeneration. 

In today's episode, we will cover all of chapter 9 on the topic of scoliosis.  We will discuss the information we need to know for diagnostic purposes as well as the treatment approach that is most consistent with the Gonstead methodology. 

In today's episode, we will review the rules for determining misalignment of the sacrum at the SI joint.  We will then turn our attention to determining misalignments of the sacrum at the lumbosacral joint.  This will include the important topic of distinguishing between a base posterior sacrum and a spondylolisthesis.

In today's episode, we will talk about what goes wrong when the sacrum is responsible for causing SI joint dysfunction.  We will look at the biomechanics as well as the x-ray assessment of the sacrum to determine how we should be adjusting the joint in order to restore proper function.

In today's episode, we will be looking at femur head heights and using the measured deficiency to determine/calculate the actual deficiency.  This is an important consideration when determining when you should and when you should not prescribe a heel lift.

In today's episode, we will finish Chapter 8 on the Thoracic Spine.  This will include a brief discussion of somatovisceral and viscerosomatic reflexes followed by a discussion on examination procedures, followed by a description of proper adjustment positioning.  

In this episode, we will discuss the relationship between femur head height and pelvic position.  We will begin by briefly discussing the current research on this topic before we dive into the text itself.  The aim of this lesson is to understand clinical utility.