Atlas of Chiropractic

The conversation explores the topic of managing the patient journey in upper cervical care from both a clinical and practice management perspective. Dr. Jonathan Chung shares his experience and insights on setting up care plans, adjusting frequencies, and transitioning patients to wellness care. They discuss the importance of individualizing care plans based on the patient's condition and prog...

Dr. Bethany Raudenbush is a Grostic Upper Cervical Chiropractor in private practice in Port Orange, FL at Focus Forward Chiropractic. Dr. Bethany and Dr. John discuss their experiences with upper cervical techniques, specifically Blair and Grostic. They talk about how they got into upper cervical care and the impact it had on their own health. They also discuss the challenges of learning and pract...

This episode was recorded LIVE at the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care Forum in June 2024, which coincided with the DCCJP Radiology 1 course. This conversation features Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. Chad Billiris, Dr. Al Cobb, Dr. Jeffrey Hannah, Dr. Reid Doyle, Dr. Jonathan Chung , and DC student Oliva La. The conversation explores the perception of upper cervical chiropractic amo...

In this conversation, Dr. Mike Merkt and Dr. John Stenberg discuss the concept of staffless practice in upper cervical chiropractic. Dr. Mike shares his journey into chiropractic and how he discovered the upper cervical technique. Both Dr. Mike and John have chosen to run staffless practices and discuss the pros and cons of this model. They emphasize the importance of having hobbies and interests...

Dr. Christopher Collins discusses the importance of authentic content creation and being true to oneself in chiropractic practice. He shares his experience of creating vlog-style videos to showcase his practice and connect with patients. Dr. Collins emphasizes the value of building relationships with patients and being genuine in interactions. He also encourages chiropractors to set up their pract...

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. Al Cobb, Dr. Chad Billiris , and Dr. Brandon Babin debrief their experience in the DCCJP Year 1 Module 5 course on biomechanics. This is a part of a monthly series journeying through our progress towards earning a Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures through the International Chiropractic Association's Council...

Dr. Jacob Coffman , an upper cervical chiropractor, discusses his approach to patient care and the importance of incorporating various treatment strategies. Dr. Coffman highlights the importance of empowering patients to take an active role in their own healing process and providing them with tools and strategies to manage their symptoms. He also discusses the evolution of his practice and the int...

This episode of the Atlas of Chiropractic podcast discusses a research paper on cervicogenic dizziness in patients with neck pain. The paper explores the prevalence, etiology, and risk factors of cervicogenic dizziness and provides insights into its clinical presentation and differentiation from other causes of dizziness. The episode highlights the importance of accurately diagnosing cervicogenic...

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. Jamie Browning discuss the use of thermography in chiropractic practice. They differentiate between chiropractic thermography and medical thermology, highlighting the importance of understanding the differences and limitations of each. Dr. Browning shares her personal journey with thermography and how it has helped her patients with d...

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. Chad Billiris, Dr. Jeffrey Hannah, Dr. Rebecca Kusichev , and Dr. Josh Silver discuss the topic of clinical neurology and its relevance to chiropractic practice. They emphasize the importance of a thorough physical exam and the value it brings to patient care. The conversation also touches on the sequencing of modules in the DCCJP p...

In this conversation, Dr. John Bartemus, a functional medicine chiropractor, discusses the evolution and future of functional medicine. He emphasizes the importance of individualized and specific care in functional medicine, as well as the need for continual learning and staying up-to-date with research. Dr. Bartemus also addresses the challenges of standardization in functional medicine and the p...

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg discusses a study on the effects of upper cervical manipulation on standing postural control and cervical mobility in chronic, non-specific neck pain. The study found that a single upper cervical manipulation resulted in immediate improvement in cervical range of motion, which was maintained throughout the study period. However, significant changes in postural co...

This is another BTS look at the conversations that take place among the 4th Cohort of the DCCJP program hosted by the ICA Council on Upper Cervical Care. Each month, we'll share a unscripted conversation among several of the docs ON location. This month, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Al Cobb, Dr. Carissa Stallings, Dr. Luca O'Brien, and Dr. Dustin Dingus sat down to chat. Enj...

Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder , and Dr. Stan Pierce Jr. sit down to talk about life and chiropractic. Dr. Stan Pierce discusses the importance of vision and a unified approach in the field of chiropractic. He highlights the need to address the stigma associated with the chiropractic brand and the low percentage of the population receiving upper cervical care. Dr. Pierce emphasizes the val...

In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Chung and Dr. John Stenberg discuss the biopsychosocial model of pain and its impact on cervical chiropractic care. They emphasize the importance of individualized care and the limitations of the biopsychosocial model. They share personal experiences and highlight the role of stratifying patients and understanding biomarkers. The conversation also explores the nocebo...

BTS of day one at the Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Procedures course - year 1 module 2. We converged on Minneapolis, MN for 12 hours of anatomy. At the end of our first day of training, Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. Al Cobb, Dr. Chad Billiris, Dr. Beth Lundby, Dr. Rebecca Kusichev , and Dr. Jeffrey Hannah sat down to brain dump and share some thoughts. We cover a...

On this episode, Dr. John Stenberg hosts Dr. Christine Zapata as she discusses her journey as an upper cervical chiropractor and her co-authorship of the book 'Book Yourself Solid for Chiropractors.' She emphasizes the importance of marketing and sales in creating awareness and building trust with potential patients. Dr. Zapata also highlights the significance of niche marketing and target...

In this conversation, Dr. John Stenberg , Dr. Cameron Bearder and Dr. James Beadle discuss various topics related to upper cervical care. They emphasize the importance of patient-centered care and collaboration among chiropractors. They also explore the boundaries and standards in upper cervical care and the need for adaptation and growth in the chiropractic profession. Takeaways Patient-centered...

This conversation between Dr. John Stenberg and Dr. Cameron Bearder explores the topic of post-traumatic cranial cervical disorders from a postural control perspective. The discussion covers the mechanisms of insult with mild traumatic brain injury and whiplash injuries, as well as their impact on postural control. The conversation also delves into the biopsychosocial aspects of managing patients...

In this conversation, Dr. Jeff Langmaid , also known as the "evidence-based chiropractor", discusses the misconceptions about evidence-based chiropractic and the importance of niching down and identifying ideal patients. Check out his podcast here: https://www.theevidencebasedchiropractor.com/ Check out his website for more about VMA and AOMSI: https://www.theevidencebasedchiropractor.co...

Dr. John Stenberg, Dr. Cameron Bearder, Dr. Al Cobb, Dr. Chad Billiris, Dr. Jeffrey Hannah, and Dr. Rebecca Kuzichev sat down to debrief the first day of the DCCJP program. There was no script, no talking points. What you hear is our live action recap/brain dump of the day. Stay tuned for these episodes each month as we continue throughout the Diplomate in Chiropractic Craniocervical Junction Proc...

Hailey Fitzgerald , a Physician Assistant at Global Neurosciences Institute , discusses her role in the diagnosis and treatment of Chiari malformation. She emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care. The diagnostic process for Chiari malformation involves assessing symptoms, physical exams, and imaging studies. Treatment options range from conservative management to surgical interventions,...

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg and Megan McGuire from Student Loan Planner discuss the challenges and options for managing student loans. They cover topics such as personal finance basics, choosing the right repayment plan, and the importance of budgeting. They also dispel myths about student loan forgiveness and provide resources for student loan planning. Follow @financialcoachmeagan on IG f...

Dr. Brian Hutcheson discusses his journey into chiropractic and upper cervical care, as well as his experiences with digital motion X-ray and cone beam CT. He emphasizes the importance of assessing and adjusting the upper cervical spine and shares his approach to analyzing X-ray and digital motion X-ray images. Dr. Hutcheson also explores the significance of skull position and styloid approximatio...

In this episode, Dr. John Stenberg and Dr. Cameron Bearder answer listener questions related to upper cervical assessments and case management. They discuss the importance of laterality in upper cervical care and the potential integration of hemisphericity concepts. They also explore the use of cone beam CT scans and how to analyze them correctly. Additionally, they delve into the incorporation of...