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"Stay put", BJ Palmer tells us. "The difference between a big shot & a little shot is that the big shot is a little shot that kept on shooting" (Zig Ziglar). Sometimes in order to solve a problem, the key in the solution is to keep on trying different things until you figure it out. This can be helpful when you are working with kids with Autism who are minimally speaking. Each child has their own...

In 2 recent articles, (see links below), a 'new role of chiropractic' was introduced, that boils down to this: chiropractors should essentially 'stay in their lane' and adjust only people with back pain "without extending their services to other more controversial clinical areas." Hmm. The results we see in pediatric chiropractic care tend to totally refute their idea. I think I'll stick with my c...

The Polyvagal Theory has revolutionized my practice and at a recent seminar in Atlanta, I shared my latest thoughts and breakthroughs about it. Can't think of a health-related topic where the Polyvagal Theory doesn't in some way apply!

How else will people find out about chiropractic unless and until we tell them what we do? Chiropractic is still the best kept secret in the health care world but more and more people are turning towards chiropractic since the modern health care system has proven itself to be less...reliable.

A 2024 article called "A new role for spinal manual therapy" (see link) said that we should not provide SMT to anyone except for people with musculoskelatal issues (MSK), since it is unproven, unscientific, and controversial. Tell that to the millions of kiddos that are being seen around the world by pediatric chiropractors and have received amazing benefit! Here is the article: https://chiromt.bi...

Dr Sid Williams, founder of Life University and Dynamic Essentials (DE), had an amazing way to explain chiropractic philosophy, and how to live and practice by it. "Bring Us Your Most Difficult Cases" and "Accept all cases regardless of condition or financial ability" are 2 pivotal concepts.

Are you holding onto your vision or focusing on the illusions others have of your vision? M Scott Peck says: Life is difficult...and the sooner you accept the life is difficult, life is less difficult. Life happens, but do everything you can to focus on your vision

Our Eclipse party was so fun, not just because we saw a rare astronomical treat, but because we are part of millions of people from around the country, all doing the same thing at the same time! And watching our younger patients who didn't know each other come together and become friends while watching an eclipse was a special moment that reminded me of BJ Palmer's: That Something!

How is the goal of chiropractic communication? By allowing the brain and the body to communicate better with each other, creating body awareness, allowing the sensory system to work with and not against the motor system. This is especially true for kids and adults with sensory/motor challenges.

Green Book Series Part 1: Dissecting the best of BJ Palmer's chiropractic philosophy stored in the treasure of his 41 volume Green Book collection. This week's topic is from Bigness of the Fellow Within, page 613: An Afterthought. It is one of the most profound messages referencing the 'why' of chiropractic, what BJ aptly titled, "The Big Idea"

So many lessons are learned along the way when you open a practice. What would you have done differently? What did you wish you knew then that you know now? That is the theme of the questions.

Years ago, before concussion was a more commonly seen diagnosis, a person either had a concussion or they didn't. Now we know that there are 6 types of concussion (see link below), that can affect people in multiple different ways with multiple permutations of effects. (https://www.upmc.com/services/sports-medicine/services/concussion/symptoms-diagnosis/types)

Want to improve your patient flow? Improve their satisfaction? The concepts of Six Sigma can be used to measure your office processes and procedures from an efficiency point of view. Six Sigma ideas can help reduce wait time by finding the time-wasters and blockages, then eliminating them.

Chiropractic changed in 1907 from a 'start-up' to a contender through the Morikubo case. A young recent grad from Palmer Chiropractic College was jailed in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, accused of 'practicing medicine without a license.' BJ Palmer and his new attorney's came up with the 'Separate and distinct' defense, proving that chiropractic is not medicine and masterminding the first chiropractic victo...

Recorded at the 2023 TACA conference, (The Autism Community in Action), the practical use of the Polyvagal Theory is explained including how to determine where your child is on the Polyvagal Scale and how to build trust with a child on the Autism spectrum. Posted with permission by TACA (https://tacanow.org/).

ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental health issue in children in the US. What are the best questions to ask and tests to perform to see what an underlying challenge might be (retained primitive reflexes, eye issues, etc)?

Retained primitive reflexes are essential to look for in pediatrics and especially in kids with neurodevelopmental issues like Autism. Dr Rubin describes how to find 4 common retained primitive reflexes and gives exercises to remediate them.

Developmental delay prevalence has risen from 4% to 6% and the CDC concludes that 1 in 6 kids has a developmental issue! We are seeing more and more kids with unevenness of skills, often indicating that one side of the brain is more developed than the other side of the brain. Articles here: https://go.nature.com/3SlL0fY and https://bit.ly/3ugah3l

Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the ICPA, gave the profession so much...the Webster technique, the infant toggle headpiece, and many pediatric adaptations to traditional adjustments. Dr Rubin was a student of his and here presents and interprets 3 of his favorite 'Webster-isms'.

How are you living your life? Easy Hard means making choices that are easy now but create difficulty later. Hard Easy equals taking 'the road less traveled' now, but by putting in the time, energy and effort today, you are rewarded later with an easier life.

Your philosophy determines your success. Whether you are a chiropractor or chiropractic student, or anybody else for that matter, what is your 'set of the sail.' We have been given an opportunity to serve...how do you take care of this opportunity? "Your attitude determines your altitude..."

Where is your mission trip? There are so many places around the world that need help. But there is one place that you can make the most impact because you are there most of the time...your office or your school! That can be your mission trip too!

After the holidays, so many people talk about going on a diet. Michael Beckwith suggests something 1 step further... how about starting a worry-free diet. Are you eating 'grateful fruit' every day? Stop ingesting negativity and plan on a better 2024!

How do we build resilience? How do we decrease vulnerability? Especially in our kids? Number one suggestion: get their nerve systems right through chiropractic adjustments. Combined with neurologically based exercises, you can improve kids (and anyone's) resilience! Originally recorded in 2018.

What do you do get new patients when you first open up? Where is the best place to practice? Why do you need a chiropractic assistant even when you are a new practitioner? How do you run a cash practice? These are some of the questions answered during the quarterly questions episode of Chirocast!