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Thru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Fellows: Dr David CurryThis week, we will be listening to some past episodes that include some of the Gonstead Fellows. This is a great way to distill the wisdom of the past and incorporate it into your present. Today's conversation is with Dr David Curry. Dr Curry is known for teaching the fundamentals of the adjustment, and, in this episode, we will discuss some of those fundamentals and how to use them to become a better adjuster.
2025-07-141h 05Thru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: 451-474In today's episode, we will be completing Chapter 6 on Spine Pain. In this section, we will be doing a review of everything that we have learned from this chapter, which is a great way to make sure you gained all of the actionable steps and you learned the talking points for patient communication.
2025-07-1244 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Neurology: Dr Chris MeyerIn this episode, we will be talking with Dr Chris Meyer about the neurology of sleep. Dr Meyer is one of the newest GCSS Board Members, but he is also one of the newest Fellows. I think you will find him to be very deep and thorough in his insight into the process of sleep and how we might help our patients to improve it.
2025-07-111h 23Thru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Neurology: Dr Denny O'HaraIn today's episode, we are going to talk with Dr Denny O'Hara. Dr O'Hara is someone that of the guests on this podcast would tell you he is their favorite person to talk to. Dr O'Hara is always observant and always insightful, but he does it in a simple way that is easy to grasp. If you find neurology to be an intimidating subject, I think you will find that Dr O'Hara is the perfect person to listen to as he talks about how the body works.
2025-07-0952 minThru The ChaptersWeek 4: The PI IliumIn this episode, we will discuss the PI Ilium. We will also look at the similarities and differences between the PI Ilium and the AS Ilium. It is important to understand how the ilium functions before we add in the sacrum to see how the pelvis functions as one unit with different bones moving in different directions.
2025-07-0924 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Neurology: Dr David GearyIn today's episode, we will begin a week of neurology review by listening to Dr David Geary. Dr Geary is a Gonstead Diplomate and he is on the GCSS Board of Directors; he is also the co-chairman of the Meeting of the Minds committee along with myself. He has a deep love and interest in both the science of chiropractic and the field of Neurology. I think you will find he has some excellent insights for you as you think about the neurology of the subluxation.
2025-07-0750 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Pediatrics: Dr Kayla FranzluebbersIn today's episode, we will be wrapping up our week-long review of Chiropractic Pediatrics by talking about a Gonstead approach to pediatrics. Dr Franzluebbers has done a lot of teaching on this subject and I think it will be the perfect wrap up for the week.
2025-07-0459 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Pediatrics: Dr Claudia AnrigIn this episode, we are going to kick off our review of pediatrics by listening to our conversation with Dr Claudia Anrig. When I first learned pediatrics from her nearly 30 years ago, she was already a very accomplished Gonstead Chiropractor and Pediatric Specialist. Today, you will be listening to the best-of-the-best, and this is a conversation you will want to listen to over and over again.
2025-06-3049 minThru The ChaptersWeek 3: The AS IliumIn today's episode, we will be looking exclusively at the AS Ilium misalignment. This will primarily be a discussion of how we can identify this misalignment on an X-ray and how we can confirm our line drawings by looking at other visual changes that will confirm our previous findings.
2025-06-3022 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Dr Kristin FellowsThis is a throw-back to a conversation with Dr Kristin Fellows. She is a very thoughtful and precise practitioner and she has an amazing ability to make those around her better. I enjoy every conversation I have had with her and I hope this one will bring you some deep meaning and understanding.
2025-06-2759 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: 422-438In today's episode, we will look at the research and the evidence regarding a number of treatment modalities for low back pain. It is important to understand both the potential for benefit as well as the potential for no benefit.
2025-06-2754 minThru The ChaptersWeek 2: IntroductionIn today's episode, we look at the introduction and we set the stage for everything else we will study in this book. In this short section, we uncover some of the most important gems in the Gonstead work and we create a foundation for doing the work correctly.
2025-06-2321 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: 409-422In today's episode, we will be discussing the physical examination of the spine. This will enable us to, not only identify the structure and location involved, but it will also aid us in diagnosing the severity.
2025-06-1241 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Dr Eric RussellIn this episode, we will listen to Dr Eric Russell. Dr Russell is both a Gonstead Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Philosopher, but he has an extensive background in Education. In this episode, he helps us to better understand the practical aspects of Chiropractic Philosophy and how it can actually affect what we do.
2025-06-111h 17Thru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club Rewind: Dr Dan LyonsThis is a throw back to our most recent conversation with Dr Dan Lyons. Dr Lyons is well known throughout the Gonstead community as both a Gonstead Chiropractor and a Chiropractic Philosopher. We are blessed to be able to count him as a member of our tribe, and I think you will see why he is considered a good friend by so many.
2025-06-1059 minThru The ChaptersWeek 1: PrefaceIn this episode, we will discuss the preface to the Chapters and understand the context this book is written in and why its creation mattered to the profession and still matters to us.
2025-06-1018 minThru The ChaptersExtremitiesIn today's episode, we will cover all of Chapter 20 on extremities. This will give us the opportunity to cover all of it at once with no loss of momentum. Next time we go through it, we will go slower and add more details.
2025-05-2742 minThru The ChaptersInfant AdjustingIn today's episode, we will discuss the entirety of Chapter 19 on Infant Adjusting. This will include both the evaluation and the adjustment itself. This chapter should give you a basic understanding of the differences between adult adjustments and infant adjustments.
2025-05-1926 minThru The ChaptersOcciput CorrectionsIn today's episode, we talk about the unique ways in which a Gonstead Chiropractor can correct the Occiput in a way that is sound in biomechanics and protective of the other vertebra in the spine. We will talk about positioning, stabilization, and correction.
2025-05-0720 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Spinal PainIn today's episode, we will be discussing the causes of spine pain for the entire spine. This will help us to differentiate between the anatomical differences and propensity towards injury in each area of the spine.
2025-05-0145 minThru The ChaptersAtlas CorrectionsIn today's episode, we will be talking about the setup and adjustment of the atlas in both the seated and knee chest position. The specificity and precision of the Gonstead approach to the atlas is unmatched by any other technique.
2025-04-2926 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Clinical Biomechanics of Spine PainIn today's episode, we begin our discussion of Chapter 6 and the biomechanics of spine pain. In this section, we will learn many interesting things about what does cause spine pain that we didn't expect, and what doesn't cause spine pain that we have been led to believe does.
2025-04-2453 minThru The ChaptersSpecial Episode: Advice from ExperienceIn today's episode, we will be looking at some articles that have been written that can help us to give more context to how we perform our adjustments and how we can avoid some common errors.
2025-04-2126 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Clinical Instability of the Sacrum and PelvisIn today's episode, we will be concluding chapter 5 by discussing clinical instability of the sacrum and pelvis. This will also include a synopsis of the entire chapter as we conclude our discussion on clinical instability.
2025-04-1834 minThru The ChaptersCervical Corrections in the Cervical ChairIn today's episode, we will be discussing cervical corrections in the cervical chair. This will include proper contact, hand placement, patient positioning, and stabilization.
2025-04-1428 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Instability of the Lumbar SpineIn today's episode, we will be looking at instability of the lumbar spine. This includes a discussion of fracture and the circumstances required to create a fracture.
2025-04-1047 minThru The ChaptersCervical Corrections on the Knee ChestIn today's episode, we will begin Chapter 17 by looking at cervical corrections on the knee chest table. The specific application of this approach is vital to getting the most out of this adjustment and creating the proper correction.
2025-04-0824 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Thoracic InstabilityToday, we will conclude our discussion of cervical instability. We will then discuss the topic of thoracic instability in its entirety.
2025-04-0352 minThru The ChaptersThoracic Corrections ContinuedIn todays episode, we are looking at the method of correction for the upper and middle thoracic vertebra.
2025-03-3022 minThru The Chapters1505 Club: The Mechanics of Disc DegenerationIn today's episode, we will look at the process of degeneration, how it changes the disc, and how we can reverse it.
2025-03-2233 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Evaluation and Measurement of Cervical InstabilityIn today's episode, we look at the measurements to determine the degree of cervical instability. we will also look at the medical management of such conditions.
2025-03-2236 minThru The ChaptersWeek 34: Lower Thoracic CorrectionsIn today's episode, we will begin Chapter 16 by discussing corrections to the lower thoracics (T10, T11, and T12). This will include a discussion of different tables, including the knee chest, hylo, and slot table. We will also discuss different hand positions, from the typical single hand contact, to the double thenar and thumb-pisiform.
2025-03-1720 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Instability of the Upper and Lower CervicalsIn today's episode, we will complete our discussion of instability in the upper cervicals. We will then begin a new discussion on instability in the middle and lower cervicals.
2025-03-1345 minThru The ChaptersWeek 33: Lumbar Corrections on the Knee Chest TableIn today's episode, we will be discussing the proper set up and execution of lumbar adjustments on the knee chest table. This includes patient relaxation as well as doctor position for proper line of correction.
2025-03-1026 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Clinical Instability of the C0-C1-C2 ComplexIn today's episode, we will begin our discussion of instability. We will begin by discussing the connection between the occiput, atlas, and axis; and how these vertebra work together as a single joint complex.
2025-03-0541 minThru The ChaptersWeek 32: Lumbar Corrections in Side PostureIn today's episode, we begin our discussion of lumbar corrections by discussing the pelvic bench. We will discuss the proper technique for both the push move and the pull move.
2025-03-0326 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Spinal Fractures and Associated BiomechanicsIn today's episode, we will complete our discussion of spine trauma by talking about spinal fractures and their associated biomechanics.
2025-02-271h 10Thru The ChaptersWeek 31: Sacrum corrections on the knee chest tableIn today's episode, we will be introduced to the knee chest table, including proper set up and patient placement. We will also discuss the proper procedure for adjusting the base posterior on the knee chest table.
2025-02-2429 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Hyper-extension injuries beyond whiplashIn today's episode, we will be discussing various hyperextension injuries and their association with fracture and dislocation. We will also discuss the mechanism of injury so we have a better understanding of what we should be looking for once we know how the patient was injured.
2025-02-1936 minThru The ChaptersWeek 30: Sacrum CorrectionsIn today's episode, we begin our discussion on Sacrum Corrections. We will begin by talking about correction of PR, PL, and Base Posterior in the side lying position on the Pelvic Bench. We will also discuss some of the secrets to getting the best adjustment while avoiding the most common pitfalls.
2025-02-1725 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Flexion InjuriesIn today's episode, we will be discussing flexion injuries. This discussion will also include the nature and mechanism of action of "whiplash" injuries as well.
2025-02-1243 minThru The ChaptersThe 1505 Club: Talent versus SkillIn today's episode, we will talk about te unique value of both talent and skill, and how you can harness both to become the best Chiropractor you can be.
2025-02-1219 minThru The ChaptersWeek 29: Ilium Corrections ContinuedIn today's episode, we will conclude out discussion on Ilium Corrections. This will include all listings such as PI, AS, IN, and EX as well as the proper use of the essential ingredient of torque.
2025-02-1023 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: 212-224In today's episode, we will be discussing cervical fractures. This includes hangman's fracture, compression fracture, and "tear-drop" fracture. These fractures will be discussed both with and without associated facet dislocation.
2025-02-0735 minThru The ChaptersWeek 28: Ilium CorrectionsIn today's episode, we will discuss proper patient positioning for all adjustments on the pelvic bench. We will also discuss the proper technique for performing the EX pull move in the side posture position on the pelvic bench.
2025-02-0329 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Pages 201-212In today's episode, we will be talking about traumatic fractures of the spine, especially, fractures of the atlas and axis. We will discuss the mechanism of injury and the consequences of such injuries.
2025-01-2934 minThru The ChaptersWeek 27: Motion PalpationIn today's episode, we discuss the purpose, intention, and methods for motion palpation. We will discuss the exact procedure for determining the location of subluxation using the unique art of motion palpation.
2025-01-2940 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Biomechanics Assessment of RadiographsIn today's episode, we will be looking at the radiographic assessment and biomechanics interpretation of mechanism of injury for several different types of injury. Today, we will be looking primarily at fracture and dislocation in the upper cervical region.
2025-01-2239 minThru The ChaptersWeek 26: Deflection and Common MistakesIn today's episode, we will conclude our discussion of instrumentation. We will talk about the peak of deflection and what causes it. We will also discuss proper scoping technique and common mistakes. We will conclude by discussing how to properly count the vertebra so we can correctly ascertain which nerve is causing our scope finding.
2025-01-2025 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Mathematical Models and Spinal Cord TraumaIn today's episode, we look at mathematical models for understanding and predicting spine injury and spinal cord trauma. We will discuss the ways in which trauma is produced and which factors have the greatest effect on overall outcome.
2025-01-1553 minThru The ChaptersWeek 25: InstrumentationIn today's episode, we will begin our discussion on Chiropractic Instrumentation. We will discuss how to read the deflection as well as what causes the deflection. We will also begin discussing proper scoping technique.
2025-01-1324 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Pgs 170-179In this section, we will begin a discussion of spinal trauma. Today, we focus primarily on the cervical spine and which forces create which types of damage we will see in the patient.
2025-01-0843 minThru The ChaptersWeek 24: X-ray PositioningIn today's episode, we will conclude our discussion of proper X-ray positioning technique. While this is not the most exciting thing in Chiropractic, it is essential for ensuring that we are seeing the spine as accurately as possible.
2025-01-0829 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: KyphosisIn today's episode, we will conclude Chapter 3 with a discussion on Kyphosis as well as a chapter review.
2024-12-1826 minThru The ChaptersWeek 23: Full Spine RadiographyIn this episode, we begin our exploration of Chapter 10 and Full Spine Radiography. This chapter is primarily about the process we use to make sure that we are getting valid x-rays and our measurements are useful. This is an often neglected area by many doctors, but it is actually one of the areas that requires the most attention to detail.
2024-12-1721 minThru The ChaptersWeek 22: Occiput MisalignmentsIn today's episode, we will discuss how to properly draw and interpret the radiography lines for the occiput. We will also discuss the listing system, and how the lines are used to provide an appropriate listing. We will also discuss the goal of correction.
2024-12-1023 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Week 10: ScoliosisIn today's episode, we will finish up the section on Scoliosis. This section primarily covers medical treatments for Scoliosis, but it gives us some insights into their limitations and why they often do not work. This section is essential for becoming a knowledgable expert on the topic of Scoliosis.
2024-12-0456 min
Thru The ChaptersThoughts: Cavitation is not CorrectionToday's episode is a follow up to the previous episode where we talked about disc degeneration. In today's episode, we will be discussing joint cavitation. There is some new science that gives us greater insight into what causes the cavitation, and this has tremendous relevance to what we do as chiropractors. This conversation will discuss how we can understand the proper role for cavitation and the part it plays in creating the perfect adjustment. 2024-12-0218 minThru The ChaptersWeek 21: Atlas MisalignmentIn today's episode, we will be talking about the misalignment of the atlas and the unique way in which we assess it. It is important to understand how to draw the lines for the assessment, but also how we interpret those lines to know that we are seeing it accurately. This episode is essential for making proper corrections to the atlas vertebra.
2024-12-0227 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Week 9: ScoliosisIn today's episode, we begin our study of Chapter 3. Section 1 is on Scoliosis. We will begin to understand the forces at play as well as the potential causes of scoliosis.
2024-11-2853 minThru The ChaptersWeek 20: Upper Cervical MisalignmentsIn today's episode, we will look at the unique mechanism of subluxation that exists in the upper cervical spine. We will also discuss the unique effects of atlas that allow it to effect more neural structures and thereby create the illusion that atlas is responsible for all other subluxations. The rebuttal to that idea will be the introduction of the "foundation principle".
2024-11-2625 minThru The ChaptersDetails: Dr Stephanie ZellarIn this video, we will be reviewing Pelvic Bench and Cervical Chair.2024-11-2613 minThru The ChaptersDetails: Dr Brennon Kelly - Cervical ChairReview of Cervical Chair technique and proper form and stabilization.2024-11-2613 minThru The ChaptersDetails: Maxamillion MettlerIn this episode, we will be looking at both the training and execution of the Cervical Chair adjustment. 2024-11-2616 minThru The ChaptersTechnique Tutorial: AtlasDo you struggle with your Atlas Adjustment? Here are some simple tips to help you do a better job with your setup and adjustment.2024-11-2606 minThru The ChaptersTechnique Tutor: Knee Chest - L5Do you struggle with control when adjusting L5 on the knee chest? Here are some simple tips to help you with your control over the patient so you can make a better adjustment.2024-11-2604 minThru The ChaptersDr Andrea CecchiIn today's episode, we will be talking with Dr Andrea Cecchi from Italy. Dr Cecchi was a competitive swimmer who swam in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He is a Gonstead Diplomate and a GCSS Board Member. He is also an instructor at the Barcelona College of Chiropractic.
We will be talking about how Gonstead is more than a technique and the importance of using the entire system.2024-11-261h 11Thru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Kinematics of the SacrumIn this episode, we will be finishing Chapter 2 on Kinematics of the Spine by talking about the Sacrum and Pelvis. We will also discuss unique coupling motions and how this might help us with palpation to better diagnose spinal dysfunction.
2024-11-2037 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: The Intervertebral DiscIn this episode, we will begin a conversation about what the research shows regarding the breakdown and degeneration of the intervertebral disc. Not only does the research confirm what Dr Gonstead said about the disc, but it now gives us more insight into the how and why of disc degeneration. With this knowledge comes a better understanding of how to correct the vertebra in each stage of degeneration. 2024-11-2021 minThru The ChaptersWeek 19: Lower Cervical and the A-P FilmIn today's episode, we will be finishing up the chapter on lower cervical misalignments. We will be covering the inferiority of the segment and why this dictates a particular adjustment. We will also discuss the different amounts of rotation between the different cervical vertebra.
2024-11-1822 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Coupling Patterns of the SpineToday, we will be talking about the different coupling patterns in the spine. We will also discuss the instantaneous axis of rotation, its role in movement, but also the ways in which it can move and change. This will have clinical significance for how you perform your adjustments.
2024-11-1345 minThru The ChaptersWeek 18: Lower Cervicals on the Lateral FilmIn today's episode, we will be talking about lower cervicals on the lateral film. We will talk about inferiority and how it implies posteriority. We will talk about the mechanism of subluxation as well as the need to lift the vertebra and set it on top of the nucleus.
2024-11-1129 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: KinematicsIn today's episode, we begin Chapter 2 and our study on Kinematics. We will be discussing the motion of the upper cervical region, as well as its coupled motion. This will allow us to better assess when there is a movement disorder in this region of the spine and it will give us a better visualization of how to correct subluxations in the upper cervical region.
2024-11-0637 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: EthicsIn today's episode, we will be discussing how our ethics plays out in our behavior. What is a proper ethical construct for chiropractic? What is our ethical responsibility to those above and below us, as well as our patients? Today, we are going to talk about all of these issues.
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2024-11-0425 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Biomechanics of the Nervous SystemIn today's episode, we will be looking at the biomechanics of the back muscles, as well as the spinal cord, nerve roots, and peripheral nerves. This is an element of biomechanics that is frequently ignored by the Chiropractic profession and something that is extremely relevant for correcting joint dysfunction without doing additional harm.
2024-10-3053 minThru The ChaptersWeek 16: Thoracic CorrectionsIn today's episode, we will be discussing the proper conceptualization for correcting a thoracic subluxation. While this conceptualization is true in all areas of the spine, it is particularly important for the thoracic spine. In addition, the thoracic spine offers us the obstacle of imbrication, which must be accounted for to create a proper adjustment.
2024-10-2829 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Fatigue Tolerance, Coupled Motions, and the RibsIn today's episode, we will be discussing the load bearing capability of different structures of the spine. With this, comes an understanding of fatigue tolerance. We will also see how individual movements do not happen in isolation, but they are a combination of movements. We will conclude today by talking about the anatomy and biomechanics implications of the ribs and their articulations.
2024-10-2351 minThru The ChaptersWeek 15: Thoracic MisalignmentsIn 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.
2024-10-2024 minThru The ChaptersW&P Wednesday: Week 3In 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.
2024-10-1845 minThru The ChaptersWeek 14: L5 Special ListingsIn 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.
2024-10-1423 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: SlackSlack 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. 2024-10-0919 minThru The ChaptersW & P Wednesday: Ligaments of the SpineIn 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.
2024-10-0948 minThru The ChaptersWeek 13: Lumbar MisalignmentsIn 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.
2024-10-0727 minThru The ChaptersWhite & Panjabi Wednesday: Week 1: Physical Properties of the SpineIn 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.
2024-10-0256 minThru The ChaptersWeek 12: Hypermobility and CompensationIn 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.
2024-09-3036 minThru The ChaptersWeek 11: The Mechanism of Vertebral SubluxationIn 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.
2024-09-2333 minThru The ChaptersWeek 10: The Lumbosacral ArticulationIn 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.
2024-09-1628 minThru The ChaptersWeek 9: Sacral MisalignmentsIn today's episode, we begin the chapter on sacral misalignments. We will discuss the proper x-ray marking technique for understanding the sacrum as well as the basic biomechanics underlying sacral movement and malposition.
2024-09-1030 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: Price PointHave you ever considered the proper price point for your office? In this episode, we will talk about the importance of price point and how it helps you to communicate character. Price point is often a lost concept in today's market, but it may become very relevant, very soon. 2024-09-0219 minThru The ChaptersWeek 8: Rules for CorrectionIn today's episode, we will be talking about the rules for correcting short femur height. This applies to both the correction we make by adjusting the Ilium, but also to the correction that is made through the use of heel lifts. This understanding of femur and pelvis interaction is crucial to a proper understanding of the foundation principle and Gonstead Chiropractic as a whole.
2024-09-0237 minThru The ChaptersWeek 7: Femur Height Changes with Ilium MisalignmentIn this episode, we will talk about how the Ilium misalignment can lead to predictable changes in the lengths of the femur heads. This includes the conceptualization of the 5:2 rule. We will also talk about how correction of the Ilium misalignment can also lead to predictable changes in the femur head heights.
2024-08-2630 minThru The ChaptersWeek 6: Compound Ilium MisalignmentsIn this episode, we will talk about compound ilium misalignments. This is when the Ilium misaligns in more than one direction or vector. This method of analysis will allow us to determine the precise location of the Ilium so we can make a more precise adjustment.
2024-08-1927 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: The Need For SpeedWhat is the most crucial element of a good adjustment? In today's episode, we are going to talk about the importance of speed and why it is necessary to create a successful adjustment. 2024-08-1218 minThru The ChaptersWeek 5: The IN/EX Ilium MisalignmentIn this episode, we discuss the unique nature of pelvis rotation. How can we determine this rotation from x-ray evaluation?
2024-08-1233 minThru The ChaptersWeek 4: The PI Ilium MisalignmentIn this episode, we complete our study of the AS-PI Ilium misalignment by discussing the PI portion of the misalignment. We will also discuss how the Ilium relates to the sacrum to understand how we determine which to adjust.
2024-08-0532 minThru The ChaptersWeek 3: The AS Ilium MisalignmentIn todays episode, we discuss the AS Ilium Misalignment. This includes the biomechanics behind its movement as well as the X-ray method for determining its presence. This will focus on the Ilium moving in an Anterior and Superior direction relative to the Sacrum.
2024-07-3037 minThru The ChaptersWeek 2: IntroductionIn this episode, we are covering the Introduction portion of the book. We will discuss several foundational and revolutionary concepts for understanding chiropractic and how best to apply it.
2024-07-1928 minThru The ChaptersThoughts: The Chiropractic AutopsyAn autopsy is often a very messy way of finding out what happened and why. In our lives and our careers, it is often necessary to perform an autopsy, of sorts, to better understand what went right and what went wrong. Today, we are talking about the chiropractic autopsy to better understand the results we get and the results we don’t get.2024-07-1919 minThru The ChaptersWeek 1: PrefaceIn the first episode, we cover the preface of the book. This preface will cover some foundational ideas and set the stage for the following chapters and their more advanced concepts.
2024-07-1525 min