Chronic Neck Pain and Cervical Instability

[@RachelsCCIpath]

16:51 this is an interesting point on how early degenerative changes can happen in spines with instability. Thank you for this talk and bringing awareness to CCI and AAI.

[@jimbroderick5507]

Nice job Dr.

[@scooterthekidd]

you’re so calming 😭

[@scottk1525]

So the typical pitch in the prolotherapy world is that even though ligaments may "heal" from injury, they never regain their original tightness, and will remain loose and compromised, short of getting injecting them directly with irritants or PRP. But it seems like you're implying that in some cases it's possible that ligaments will return to their original tightness once the spine is in proper alignment? Have you seen objective evidence of this, either in your practice or elsewhere? I ask because I have cervical instability and am trying to determine whether conservative treatment is even feasible, or whether dropping $20k on prolotherapy is my only realistic option. Thanks!

[@RobertLongM]

Youre one of the only Chiros that appear to understand ligament issues... and wow you know about Prolo too. You’re 1 in a million I have no long term release, but no one knows which ligament is an issue Want to really impress me, do a video on CXA, Grabb Oakes, ADI, BDI measurements and which ligaments are affected.

[@Driv300mph]

Robert -- I'd love to hear how you're doing today.

[@RobertLongM]

@@Driv300mph loaded question... I'm looking more into TMS (John Sarno) The long term stress I been under has caused so much vasoconstriction, this physical issues. - Chiro, Prolotherapy, Supplements all will do no justice if the kind is still clinging on to fear or anxiety.. I'm better, but as Sarno states the Ego will fight back, and so as 1 area got better a new area flared up. Psychosomatic training hurts a lot because it's getting in touch with our true authentic self

[@Driv300mph]

@@RobertLongM Thank you. I was also messed up by chiro... how did yours happen, improper adjustment?

[@RobertLongM]

@@Driv300mph mostly when you're tense - it's NO Good to have a neck or back forced Into place - thus Ligament damage or Muscle tears

[@Driv300mph]

@@RobertLongM Ugh, yes. I involuntarily flinched and resisted, and the chiro forced against all of my strength overtaking (and torquing) my neck to the left.

[@kerryarmstrong2876]

wouldn't further manipulation just continue to loosen the ligaments and thus de-stabilize the spine ? I always feel better when I get manipulated but I continue to have a lot of snapping/popping in my upper neck and back & I get temporary relief from muscle spasms but they eventually come back. On a typical day, my neck and upper back probably snaps and pops upwards of 50 times. Wondering if prolotherpay would be my best option to tighten those ligaments? Or if loose ligaments is what is even causing all the snapping and popping?

[@tychiro1]

A specific gentle upper cervical correction is a very different adjustment than a manual manipulation. Call an upper cervical chiropractor near you to find out more.

[@Chiroman527]

Kerry, Me Too!! Cricking and cracking that is Alarming. It's the Facet Joints. I have the typical C4-C7 herniations (according to the MRIs), but surgery was Not recommended by 3 Neuro / Spinal surgeons. Look at Caring Medical KZbin videos about cervical instabilities. Great info there too.

[@kerryarmstrong2876]

Aldo Matulich I would be hesitant of the caring medical route. The more I looked into prolotherapy, the more I realize that it’s a gimmick. I don’t know what is causing all this snapping and popping but I don’t think the ligament laxity theory holds up with actual science. Prolotherapy isn’t covered by insurance because it doesn’t provide tangible results

[@tukitaki6936]

@@kerryarmstrong2876 so you didn't get prolotherapy. What did you choose then?

[@staceypollack6526]

Wow!!!! Great question. Capsular or not wow !!!

[@prod.deathwish]

I’m only 19 And have cervical instability and tinnitus it gets so bad it feels like I have tremors even my arms and hands shake I’ve had X-rays and mri done but still waiting over a month for results this is what I get for cracking my neck

[@samlocke5234]

Stay strong ❤️

[@westsidekasper4860]

How is it going my friend?

[@JesseBrazilViolin]

Please get the Blair method done or side posture toggle recoil this is how my carpal tunnel was cured and my neck tingling went away

[@leehart1498]

@@JesseBrazilViolin thanks, never heard of this technique before.

[@RobertLongM]

Could that rotation CT you showed be cured or is that Pathological? The facet was over 50% hangover

[@RobertLongM]

@Sharon Kay Summerford but that will only atrophy muscles more and make Instability worse... Or is that in conjunction with conservative protocol?

[@williegohard1368]

Can bone deterioration cause nerve pain

[@Driv300mph]

What method of NUCCA do you perform? Thoughts on QSM3?

[@jcsampayo8303]

What about pairing pemf with atlas orthogonal?

[@shilk4301]

Such amazing info . Why not all chiro know this . All they do is act like salesman

[@Chiroman527]

To continue .... arthritis in the hips, knees, and ankles . Numbness and burning in the arms, legs, and feet . Tinnitus, Sinusitis , IBS, GERD, muscle cramps and twitches , ear pain, TMJ, And Temporal headaches. Boy oh Boy it SUX so Big Time.

[@westsidekasper4860]

How are you doing brother

[@spirish300]

Can you make a video on pemf vs Prolotheraphy?

[@spirish300]

@Sharon Kay Summerford did it help stabilize anything? Also was your instability from injury or connective tissue disorder

[@bellaburda8597]

@@spirish300 my question too