Upper Cervical Manipulation

[@LekeO]

Had a stiff neck, headaches and terrible sleep for 4 months before I finally decided to see a chiropractor. Best decision ever.

[@BrookbushInstitute]

That's great @Ke! Glad you've been able to find some relief!

[@aguyonthenet9061]

@@BrookbushInstitute I have fibromyalgia and cervical spondylitis can I be treated

[@square5726]

@@aguyonthenet9061 its dangerous to manipulate the neck like this video. Read story of people getting strokes because of it. Be careful it can make the problem worse.

[@fightttttt]

I had the opposite fine neck told her not too do neck massaged my neck proceded to do this randomy and now I have a stiff neck for a month

[@Skeletoneous]

@@square5726 With all due respect, that’s not what the NIH literature says. As an aside, it is much safer than ‘cracking’ your own neck. This is where good history taking and conscious competence come into play. You are significantly and increasingly statistically likely to have a stroke or sudden death from neck surgery or opiod/pain killer usage, especially misuse/OD. HVLA manipulations are at the very bottom of the list of things potentially causing CVA, about

[@scottmayhew2227]

This was VERY well done. Thank you for your efforts.

[@BrookbushInstitute]

You're very welcome!

[@TheKennyConnor]

The amount of talking with his hands this guy does makes me think he's implanting subconscious information into my ego

[@wordsfromkev]

He’s literally speaking in sign

[@irplane]

Homies casting spells yall

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆

[@yqrose]

There is no ego

[@MaryOKC]

@@yqrose ?

[@MemeGang420]

WOW! This works so well! I tried it on my mom and she's been sleeping for 6 hours now!

[@MemeGang420]

@HomesliceDrummer yeah ! Haha how did you know?

[@sergejbagdanov7995]

Thank you so much! Just tried this on my brother and he fell asleep with his eyes open! he never slept this deep before! Amazing!

[@Memyselfanddave2724]

Has he woken up yet?

[@sergejbagdanov7995]

@@Memyselfanddave2724 no..

[@Memyselfanddave2724]

@@sergejbagdanov7995 you should be a professional chiropractor

[@Alprazolam_25]

LMFAO 😂😂😂😂

[@GoneProLegend]

Read this and actually laughed out loud lol

[@dg9015]

These videos are fantastic keep them coming please

[@beyond8720]

I crack my brothers neck for him and he’s so relaxed, that he stopped moving.

[@KMTSports21]

That shit normally doesn't make me laugh, but I just pictured it and laughed out loud, a couple Chuckles for sure. Ha.

[@bobbye4731]

Hey is he up yet?

[@beyond8720]

@@bobbye4731 Nah

[@Andreiiul]

How about now

[@alkarim5890]

Great video from you Sir as always. Can you please make a video on how to to tell if lower back pain comes from the back , from the hip or from Si joint. Thanks again.

[@BrookbushInstitute]

Thank you, all of our videos are available to members of the Brookbush Institute - if you are unable to find our SIJ videos on KZbin! BrookbushInstitute.com

[@fab123fab]

Interesting and thoroughly, meticulously explained! Marvelous!

[@tanzaniae.961]

Another fantastic video. The way you explain things and how detailed you are with your movements... you’re a master at your craft. Very informational!

[@BrookbushInstitute]

Thank you Tanzania!

[@peterz8605]

Excellent video, coming from a licensed Physical Therapist.

[@wilsondelosreyes5335]

Thanks for teaching and sharing your knowledge and skills!

[@victinistealth5756]

Help, my brothers not moving

[@BrookbushInstitute]

Hi Turtle God, if this is a genuine comment, you should call your local authorities. Call 911 or the equivalent in your country. Best of luck.

[@Alprazolam_25]

@@BrookbushInstitute LMFAO 😂😂

[@victinistealth5756]

@@BrookbushInstitute I was joking, thanks though

[@victinistealth5756]

@@BrookbushInstitute also I live in Australia so I call “000” not “911” but thanks for wondering

[@SJPDurham]

I’m not a chiropractor but it was interesting to watch.

[@obaidurrehman2945]

Thank you so much

[@BrookbushInstitute]

You're very welcome

[@lxyang5835]

Is it possible to put on a camera on the ceiling to provide a synchronized vision? I think a bird's eye view is also needed.

[@brentbrookbush9505]

Hey LX, Probably not. We do try to keep our video production costs reasonable so that we can continue to make a larger volume of videos. Creating a shot like you are suggesting would be quite costly. Dr. B2

[@Susan-x]

Can it affect your ears

[@dr.naturopathy5383]

Awesome technique... Really love you.. Thank for education.. Great👍👏😊

[@christinelesch5042]

How often should you have this done

[@2wrdr]

So...as a patient, how do I go about finding someone who can do this in my area? I've seen several chiropractors but none seem to know how to do the upper cervical adjustments without using a tool. In other words they can't do it manually.

[@jaredmeyer8806]

The vast majority of chiropractors will perform manual manipulation of the upper cervical spine, have extensive training in doing so, and perform them routinely. I would suggest looking for a chiropractor or physical therapist that spends a lot of time on assessments and re-assessments. Chiropractors and physical therapists that use evidenced-based techniques practice in much the same way and use many of the same therapies. Just as Brent suggested in the video, manipulations should be followed up with home exercise. I would suggest finding a chiropractor that combines in-office therapy with home exercise programs. A great place to look for these chiropractors would be clinics with names that contain spine and sport, rehab, or muscle and joint. If you do not have one of those in your area, call around and see if there are any PTs that are comfortable and experienced in performing manipulations. When it comes to your upper cervical spine, make sure you find a practitioner that is experienced, professional and can articulate why the therapy is beneficial or not beneficial for your individual case.

[@brownie2521]

If you are looking for a physical therapist I would recommend finding one that has additional certification/ training with orthopedic manual therapy. I have a COMT through Maitland for example and there is just a lot more time spent working on accuracy with mobilizations and manipulations as you go through that process. This was a great video and very well detailed. I also teach the spine course for a physical therapy program and this is not an entry level technique that we introduce. Most PT's without additional training would not be comfortable performing this manipulation but in the right hands it can be extremely effective.

[@bigrims5239]

Why do you have to come back weekly?? After one adjustment it goes back to being stiff in a few days.

[@k9is2sick]

Because tense muscles pull it back that way

[@koolbeans8292]

Because it wasn’t done correctly. That is what most chiropractors are going to work on next week. What they created the week before by cracking without knowing. No, just because they did x-rays doesn’t justify forced cracking. A

[@oceaneyes7989]

I need this so bad 😭

[@youtubeaccount5872]

8:24 shit scared me cuz i didnt hear the crack lmao

[@juanplazas4593]

Hello, greetings from Colombia! I've been having a few progressive symptoms which started our of the blue 13 months ago, such as tension headaches, stiff neck, blurry vision, TMJ soreness, dizziness, nystagmus, nausea, tinnitus, and recently, daily acid reflux. All of my neurologycal MRI's and x-rays went perfect, however, the only possible explanation is that I have a completely straight neck (cervical kyphosis). Unfortunately, here in Bogotá, there are no chiropractors specialized in upper cervical spine, but there are a few great regular chiropractors trained in the US. Do you think these symptoms could be related with cervical kyphosis? Could a chiropractor help me? Thanks!!

[@felixmartin4547]

Damn all the way in Columbia thats cool!

[@moniquedejongh7319]

Mighty Juan! I have exactely the same problem as you have. My problems started almost 2 years ago. You say that all of your neurologycal MRI's and x-rays went perfect, and that the only possible explanation is that you have a completely straight neck. I have too! I am travelling the world for a solution and came accross some posible answers. Can we somehow connect? I can share my experiences with you. I know it is a nightmare. All the best, Monique

[@juanplazas4593]

@@moniquedejongh7319 Of course!! my e-mail is [e-mail] we can write via emial or whatsapp. On the other hand, a new explanation came to me from a PT. Now apparently, is due to my suboccipital muscles being weak due to bad posture during my whole life, which is causing other neck muscles to work harder and stiffen.

[@moniquedejongh7319]

@@juanplazas4593 perfect, I have some explanation as well. Will contact you!

[@marwanzaabalawi]

I also have the same issues and unsolved

[@williejamehufff3125]

Are there any scholarly reviewed chiropractic journals?

[@brentbrookbush9505]

I am sure their are, although I do not know why you would limit yourself to a single journal when you can use a search engine like "google scholar" to instantly search 100s of journals.

[@williejamehufff3125]

Brent Brookbush lol your spelling errors told me all I need to know “Doc”

[@brentbrookbush9505]

@@williejamehufff3125 Okay there "grammar police". Obviously you do not appreciate individuals taking the time to answer your questions, or the fact that most of us are typing with our thumbs using a spell checker. Considering grammar has nothing to do with knowledge of research or the ability to use search databases, I will consider your post to be a sign of weak logic, a dull mind and a lack of education. Next time stick the topic, and appreciate help when it is offered. Bye Troll. Enjoy your day.

[@williejamehufff3125]

Brent Brookbush Oof... which is weaker logic: My post or pretending your ability to make gas escape from synovial fluid to cause a cool sound makes you a doctor? 😬

[@brentbrookbush9505]

@@williejamehufff3125 Your logic is weaker evidently; I do have a doctorate in physical therapy, and the idea of gas escaping is related to a cavitation and not related to the gas leaving the joint, and the pop itself is not related to outcomes. It's more of a bi-product than a goal. One theory regarding what causes the "popping sound" (again being separate from outcomes), is a sudden change in intra-articular joint pressure that causes a rapid release of dissolved gasses in intra-articular fluid. Thank you for proving your lack of education. Care to make anymore assumptions? Dr. B2

[@ryandouce1]

Informative video. Can i refer you to a new chiropractic directory to publish your video? No charge

[@Raphanoh]

Isn't this technique dangerous?

[@ilitree6267]

Hello sir, I would like to ask two things for which I’m sure you’ll know enough. A. What is your opinion on atlas orthogonal treatment? B. What is your opinion on dynamic x-ray scan for determining atlas misalignment or messed up movement in the rest of the vertebrae’s?

[@gwandao]

I've just had this done, it was horrific and felt aweful. A truly distressing sensation, as if somebody is standing on dry branches, never again. Did it do any good, not that I'm aware of.

[@wesporter2176]

Was it a NUCCA chiropractor? Mine just taps on the bone it's painless and works.

[@lw7654]

I agree, worst feeling ever

[@wesporter2176]

@@lw7654 Someone tapping on your neck? WTH did you guys have done?

[@lw7654]

@@wesporter2176 Hi Wes, I wasn’t talking about a NUCCA adjustment. I was referring to a regular chiro just adjusting the neck. Never again!!! However, that being said, I did see a certified NUCCA chiropractor, he was a joke as far as I’m concerned. It was a gentle adjustment, did not hurt. He wanted me to sign a contract and told me it would take about 40 adjustments to correct, I told him I would not. . I just told him I would do it month to month and see how it went. I went for 18 visits, he only adjusted me 9. The rest he just looked at me and had me sit for a while and that was it. Yes the C1 and C2 can be out of place, any vertebrae for that matter can, but I knew going in that the only thing that moves bones are MUSCLES!! So the root problem is with the muscles causing the vertebrae to be pulled out of alignment. If you don’t fix the muscular dysfunction then you really haven’t corrected the root cause. Like I said I knew this going in, but when your in discomfort your willing to try anything. Most of these Nucca doctors do want you to sign these ridiculous unethical agreements. Shouldn’t take 40 treatments for any reason. If it does, then there’s something wrong. I was stupid to do it. I’m not saying all nucca doctors are bad, but the one I had was. It’s a cash cow business for some.

[@wesporter2176]

@@lw7654 Sorry to hear that yeah I would not deal with anyone who wanted a contract that's crazy. NUCCA is really helping me and I've watched probably around 100 testimonial videos so I know it can do wonders I would seriously if possible try another chiro maybe a Blair guy like Dr. Drew Hall check out his channel. Best of luck

[@seaandsun_]

I think I might need this. I’ve been having terrible constant headaches for two months straight. I have had blood and urine test and even an MRI and all have come back normal so I still don’t know what’s the cause of my headaches. I’ve been drinking plenty of water and no medication helps

[@Edp-jf8zn]

are pain free now what happend now?????

[@amelritta8272]

Tried this on my dad , he liked it so much that he fell a sleep instantly , 6 days ago

[@MaryOKC]

LOL! 😆

[@mikes1984]

probably had a vertebral artery dissection

[@redlimp01]

Probably he never could wake up again ? Sorry man Ofc i am joking lol . I hope he did love it !

[@49k7]

Help me hajime isn't moving

[@lw7654]

Hi Brent, I have a question if you happen to see this. It's about chin tucks. I don't know if you believe in them or not, though it seems 98% of the medical community prescribe them for forward neck etc.. I was reading some PT's opinion on doing them. He has a lot of research to back it up. He says if you have a reverse curve(cervical kyphosis), it can cause the spinal cord to stretch and shear. Doing chin tucks with a reverse curve can tear the spinal cord up! Worse part yet to come, our spinal cord doesn't always feel what is happening. You can damage it daily for years w/o knowing. Excessive mid back round(upper cross syndrome) while doing chin tucks is pointless. Fix the rounding first then focus on the neck. I value your expertise and was wondering what your opinion on this would be.

[@brentbrookbush9505]

There is no way there was research of "tearing the spinal cord up", it just is not possible. The spinal cord is in many layers of lubricated sheaths. Even impinging on the spinal cord is very unlikely... and because we did a low force, low velocity, small amplitude motion like chin tucks... it's ridiculous. We do a various of chin tucks at the Brookbush Institute. You can see all of our progressions in the course "Deep Cervical Flexor Activation". Dr. B2

[@lw7654]

@@brentbrookbush9505 thank you Brent!! Just needed to hear that from you!

[@brentbrookbush9505]

@@lw7654 No problem. Glad I could help. Dr. B2

[@mountfairweather]

Never seen a c/s adjusted like that. Very different

[@Fargosportsmassage]

Very good!!.. next time talk 10% USE YOUR HANDS 90%.

[@martinruddell2682]

Too much chinwag of the audible kind. Adjustments start beyond 3:40

[@ADjustinG2013]

Nah. The dry, drawn-out talking is part of the drowsy fun.

[@Em-._.-]

Thanks

[@danny_boy9062]

Time to practice on coworkers I don't like.

[@FabFabulousMe]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jumpninthedarkalley]

My neck was fucked for 3 years after this shit. Tons of crunching and snapping. Never let anyone work on your neck. Get a massage fuck chiropractic. Never let them work on your neck. Back is fine but not neck.

[@TomasAguilera1997]

Ok

[@CodeXana]

He looks a little stiff himself

[@diogoneves4885]

Traction turns it more dangerous as it creates more tension, it' s better to work with compression because you promote relaxation of all structures

[@simonsays5552]

This is actually extremely irresponsible to put out for free on KZbin. People who have these certifications I HOPE do not come to KZbinrs for class! I’m definitely trying it and I totally should not!!

[@turtlebuck5898]

I need to listen to music more

[@kierantaylor2991]

I'm gay

[@Alexxf35]

Lol quacks

[@GrubbyPigeon]

Bitch why are you even here?

[@wesporter2176]

No it's not it cured me from post concussion syndrome and now I feel better (at times cause I'm still healing) then I have in decades.

[@taekyuntimkim2698]

You talked too much at the beginning part..

[@BrookbushInstitute]

Hi Tim, we are an educational platform geared towards both students and professionals who will eventually be performing these techniques on their own clients and patients. Our goal is to help those individuals learn these techniques as well as possible in order to perform them properly and safely.

[@taekyuntimkim2698]

@@BrookbushInstitute Oh I'm really sorry I didn't know about that cuz your video just randomly showed up on my recommendations. Plz don't take it personally!

[@irplane]

Lol