Centeno-Schultz Clinic - Podcasts

Discover the critical differences between upper cervical alignment and instability, and why mistaking one for the other can impact your diagnosis and care. In this live presentation, Dr. Chris Centeno clarifies common misconceptions surrounding upper neck issues and explains how resting structural position differs from movement-based instability. https://youtube.com/live/0Rf7zpwNnLk

In this live broadcast, Dr. Chris Centeno is joined by holistic health professional and CCI patient Jennifer to explore how combining the PICL procedure with neuroplasticity and brain retraining can transform recovery for complex upper cervical conditions. https://youtube.com/live/6UOmX34o0R8

Is internal jugular vein (IJV) compression on imaging a major concern for patients with Craniocervical Instability (CCI), or is it often an incidental finding? In this live broadcast, Dr. Chris Centeno cuts through the social media noise to analyze the true clinical significance of static IJV compression, styloid process elongation, and head pressure symptoms. https://youtube.com/live/Z7TAJg3DweQ

Join Dr. Chris Centeno and chronic illness expert Dr. Eric Gordon as they explore the complex link between Craniocervical Instability (CCI), chronic inflammation, and lingering infectious diseases like Lyme disease and long COVID. Learn how persistent immune activation can drive ligament laxity and why addressing systemic inflammatory triggers is vital for comprehensive healing.

In this live video, Dr. Chris Centeno explains how the vagus nerve influences mood, depression, and systemic health, and why vagus nerve dysfunction is so frequently seen in patients with Craniocervical Instability (CCI). https://youtube.com/live/xGQ16oMfS5w 

Can you get a DMX or VF study at CSC to help diagnose CCI? Yes, in this video, Dr. Centeno dives deep into DMX and what is the same and different about getting one done at CSC in Colorado. https://youtube.com/live/3ewR5_mcA1U

Understanding your recovery trajectory after an EPICL procedure is crucial for setting realistic expectations and optimizing your healing process for Craniocervical Instability (CCI). In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno analyzes registry data to explain the different recovery pathways, setback triggers, and overall success rates of the PICL procedure. https://youtube.com/live/lJ8uB439t1E

Navigating the wide array of treatment options for Craniocervical Instability (CCI) can feel overwhelming with all the complex medical terminology. In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno breaks down the "alphabet soup" of orthobiologics—from prolotherapy and PRP to bone marrow concentrate—to help you understand which regenerative treatments are most effective and safe for treating CCI. https:/...

Experiencing a flare-up or perceived worsening after a PICL/EPICL procedure for Craniocervical Instability (CCI) can be alarming, but understanding the biological reasons behind these temporary setbacks is key to managing your recovery. In this video, Dr. Chris Centeno addresses why post-procedure flares occur, debunks common myths regarding ligament weakness after injections, and explains how to...

Understanding the risks and biomechanical implications of surgical procedures like a styloidectomy is crucial for patients navigating Craniocervical Instability (CCI) and Eagle Syndrome. In this presentation, Dr. Chris Centeno examines why styloidectomy can lead to increased neck instability, detailing the interplay between the styloid process, the stylohyoid ligament, and the upper cervical spine...

Navigating the complex path to a Craniocervical Instability (CCI) diagnosis or determining candidacy for the Percutaneous Implanted Ligament (PICL) procedure can be overwhelming. In this video, Dr. Centeno breaks down the essential imaging required, expert evaluation protocols, and common financial traps to avoid along your diagnostic journey. https://youtube.com/live/Q9wrmM8ArQc

Upper-cervical symptoms can involve more than instability—they may also be influenced by alignment. In this episode, Dr. Jason Markle is joined by NUCCA-certified chiropractor Dr. Golberg to discuss the differences between these two problems and why accurately identifying each one matters. They explore NUCCA’s gentle, precise approach to upper-cervical alignment, CSC’s evaluation and treatment of...

An interview with Todd Ball, PT, on how optimizing posture can help you rehab from CCI.  https://youtube.com/live/dfnvwaPpO9Y

An interview with a neuropsychologist on how to tell if it's CCI or concussion.  https://youtube.com/live/4rpS70G3f3A

Dr. Centeno reviews outcomes, results, and insights from the "As Seen" ePICL case series in treating craniocervical instability. He explores things like whether hEDS makes a difference in CCI outcomes, being bed bound, having certain symptoms, etc...  https://youtube.com/live/Ym-Vu3bUqBE

Dr. Centeno discusses the data behind a PICL and ePICL procedure flare-up, what to expect, and how best to reduce or mitigate flare-ups in CCI patients undergoing this procedure.  https://youtube.com/live/LzBVkaoQ3Ws

Dr. Centeno discusses the top 10 things you must know about stem cells if you have CCI or craniocervical instability and are considering stem cell treatment.  https://youtube.com/live/xYzbFyFMjrw

Dr. Centeno discusses urinary urgency and frequency in CCI patients. What causes it? How do you fix it? Is it always an occult tethered cord or something else?  https://youtube.com/live/XuzDTOFONjE

Join Dr. John Pitts and upper cervical chiropractor Dr. Alison Bremner as they discuss the connection between vertigo and the upper neck. Learn how neck injuries, concussions, and instability can contribute to dizziness, brain fog, and headaches, how these symptoms differ from inner ear disorders, and why a collaborative approach to diagnosis and treatment can help patients find answers when other...

Dr. Centeno reviews the top things he uses to tell CCI or craniocervical instability from CSF leaks, Eagle syndrome, Chiari, or other diagnoses. This list will help patients reach the correct diagnosis more quickly.  https://youtube.com/live/fXOj1xkLGw0

Dr. Centeno answers questions on CCI, PICL, posterior injections, and regenerative medicine.  https://youtube.com/live/T8DUvpXf3m8

Dr. Centeno interviews Dr. Linda Bluestein on hEDS and CCI. She has an EDS-specific practice and sees many patients with CCI due to hypermobility.  https://youtube.com/live/ZGS7Qz-rlcA

Since craniocervical instability is generally determined by measurements on imaging, which measurements can tell if you have CCI? Which don't matter? What types of imaging do you need to get to determine if you have CC?  https://youtube.com/live/clnYrcbHk-4

Dr. Centeno introduces a way to make the ePICL procedure more accessible and answers questions about CCI, ePICL, and regen med.  https://youtube.com/live/rWzRFFHQIMg

Dr. Centeno discusses the updated research on PICL outcomes and variables that may impact results for craniocervical instability patients.  https://youtube.com/live/DJ8Sn9-LWuM