Curated Video
How Is Neck Pain Treated by a Chiropractor?
Howcast - Learn about chiropractic care for neck pain from Dr. Karen Erickson in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
What Is Cervical Spinal Manipulation?
Howcast - Learn about cervical spinal manipulation, a chiropractic procedure, from Dr. Karen Erickson in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How to Soothe Chronic Neck Pain
Be aware of daily habits that may be causing your chronic neck pain and replace them with healthy choices.
Institute of Human Anatomy
What EXACTLY Are Muscle Knots? And Why Do They Happen?
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the mysteries surrounding muscle knots.
Institute of Human Anatomy
How Whiplash Can Destroy Your Neck...
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses the bodily trauma that can occur from whiplash, or cervical acceleration-deceleration.
Healthcare Triage
Americans Spend a Lot on Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Back Pain
One of my fist big efforts on my blog was a ten point series on health care spending in the US. It also led to John doing this video - which is the fourth most popular vlogbrothers video EVER, - which pretty much led to Healthcare...
Catalyst University
Physiological Mechanism of Popping ("Cracking") Joints
Have you ever wondered why or how your joints pop? In this video, I explain the physiological mechanism underlying the cracking or popping of joints such as those in the fingers or neck. The exact reasons may surprise you.
Catalyst University
Neck Pain with Movement Coordination Impairments | Presentation + Treatments
In this video, we discuss class 2 of the Neck Pain Classification System: neck pain with movement coordination impairments (MCIs). Specifically, we explore major symptom presentation and some evidence-based treatments.
Catalyst University
Mechanical Traction | Clinical Prediction Rules [CPRs] EXPLAINED
In this video, we explore the clinical prediction rules for mechanical traction of both the cervical and lumbar spines.
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Spurling's Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate Spurling's test, a special test used in the clinical prediction rule for a cervical radiculopathy.
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Valsalva Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the Valsalva test, a special test used in the assessment of a cervical radiculopathy.
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Manipulations | Absolute & Relative Contraindications ⚠️ 🛑
In this video, we discuss some of the common absolute and relative contraindications to performing manipulations.
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Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) | Median Nerve Bias
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the median nerve tension test (AKA ULTT-1 or ULTT-A), a test used to diagnose nerve tension/adverse and arrow dynamics and that is also part of the cervical radiculopathy clinical prediction rule.
Catalyst University
TherEx | Levator Scapulae Stretch
In this video, I demonstrate a stretch to the levator scapulae muscles.
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Cervical Rotation Lateral Flexion (CRLF) Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the cervical rotation lateral flexion (CRLF) test, a special test used to evaluate patients with pain in the cervicothoracic junction and brachialgia.
Catalyst University
Alar Ligament Stress Test (with Rotation & Sidebending) | Demonstration & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the alar ligament stress test, which is used to assess integrity of the alar ligaments in the cervical spine. More specifically, we cover its rationale, interpretation of results, and psychometric...
Catalyst University
Cervical Self-Distraction | Purpose, Demonstration, & Dosing
In this video, I demonstrate and explain how to perform a cervical self-distraction, a technique used to help alleviate the effects of a cervical radiculopathy. Also covered are the theory and the dosing.
Catalyst University
TherEx | Scalene Stretches [for Anterior, Middle, & Posterior Scalenes]
In this video, I demonstrate stretches targeting each of the scalene muscles: anterior, middle, and posterior scalenes.
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Cervical Distraction (Gapping) Test | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the cervical distraction test, a special test used in the clinical prediction rule for a cervical radiculopathy.
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Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits | Presentation + Treatments
In this video, we introduce the neck pain classification system and discuss class 1: neck pain with mobility deficits. Specifically, we explore major symptom presentation and some evidence-based treatments.
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Deep Neck Flexor Endurance Test [DNFE Test] | Rationale & Interpretation
In this video, I demonstrate and explain how to administer the deep neck flexor endurance test, the criteria to terminate the test, and the normative values to compare with.
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TherEx | Suboccipital Stretches
In this video, I explain and demonstrate a stretch of the suboccipital muscle group.
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Suboccipital Triangle & Muscles | Palpation Technique & Rationale
In this video, I will demonstrate how to palpate the suboccipital triangle and the suboccipital muscles as a whole along with rationale and some considerations.
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Upper Limb Tension Tests (ULTTs) | Ulnar Nerve Bias
In this video, I explain and demonstrate the ulnar nerve tension test.