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B.J. Palmer: Constant On Feeling, Variable On Pain

I read this the other night in Volume XIX – The Known Man by B.J. Palmer. I added spaces for easier readability. Enjoy! “There is a constant on sensation. People who have no sensation are those with normal feeling and those with no feeling. Healthy organs have normal feeling and normal feeling has no sensation. [...]

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Defining Normal: Addressing the Importance of the Cervical Curve

There is a lot of talk in chiropractic about how important the cervical curve is. Many chiropractors feel this is so important that their practice is devoted to re-introducing a normal cervical curve back into their patients via spinal rehabilitation. One professor at Parker is even known by students and alumni for his intense passion [...]

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Neurology Refresher by Pinky and the Brain

In case you haven’t seen this video and you’re just trying to remember where your parietal lobe and central fissure are, this short video might help. Enjoy!

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Does it Really Exist? Cranial Nerve Zero aka the Terminal Nerve

I was first introduced to the terminal nerve on Dr. Rob Sinnott’s page on Facebook. I looked into it a little bit and was fairly fascinated by what was, to me, a completely new concept. Seeing as how I am constantly reminding you that chiropractic is all about removing nervous system interference, I thought mentioning [...]

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New iCAT Scan Technology and its Potential for Upper Cervical Chiropractic

Recently, I was emailing back and forth with an Upper Cervical Chiropractor that has been experimenting with iCAT scan images, in addition to x-rays, on each patient. Here is what he said: “The views are revolutionary, which means our analysis must now adapt and relearn what we’re looking at… You can actually spin and bend [...]

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Learning 1895 Chiropractic in 2009 Chiropractic Schools

Currently, I am in radiology rotation at Parker. It is a program designed for everyone to get their x-ray credits in Tri 9, within either a 4-week every other day basis, or a 2 week every day basis. Rad rotation is overseen by a DACBR so that they can sign off on x-rays and give [...]

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Michael U. Kale on Nerve Interference

I found these two videos of Dr. Michael U. Kale speaking about nerve interference. Considering the success he had during his life, as well as his experience and knowledge, I found it appropriate to post these videos here. Enjoy! Part 1 Part 2

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Upper Cervical or Full-Spine For Autism? Preliminary Research Indicates Upper Cervical More Effective

In this study from the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research (JVSR), 14 autistic children were placed under chiropractic care. 7 children were under full spine care, 7 under Atlas Orthogonal. Read the results for yourself. Clinical Efficacy of Upper Cervical Versus Full Spine Chiropractic Care on Children with Autism: A Randomized Clinical Trial This is [...]

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Upper Cervical Anatomy: The Suboccipital Triangle

The suboccipital muscles are comprised of eight muscles total (one set of four on either side). The suboccipital muscles are not very well known to people, but after today’s post, you should get a better idea of their significance. The rectus capitus posterior major originates from the axis (C2) spinous process, and then inserts into [...]

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Upper Cervical Chiropractic Improves Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis

I saw this article the other day and thought it was amazing. My first reaction was, “Why in the world haven’t we talked more about this in school?” All anyone seems to talk about in school is back pain-this and neck pain-that. This is an amazing example of what Upper Cervical Chiropractic really can do, [...]

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