Here are the notes from my presentation about the neurophysiology of myofascial trigger point dry needling delivered during the 2016 ChiroAdvance Symposium. References: Probable Mechanisms of Needling Therapies for Myofascial Pain Control Dry needling — peripheral and central considerations Discrete changes in cortical activation during experimentally induced referred muscle pain: a single-trial fMRI study. Dry Needling Related […]
Clinical Practice
The Art and Science of Treatment Selection
As one who treats the movement systems (neuromusculoskeletal), I have several tools at my disposal: joint mobilization, spine and joint manipulation, soft tissue manual therapy, stretching, stabilization exercises, instrument assisted soft tissue manipulation, kinesiotaping, athletic taping, dry needle therapy, ice massage, traction, corrective exercise, education, listening, and encouraging (to name a few). The problem is […]
How Chiropractic Therapy Can Prevent Injury and Improve Performance in CrossFit
Had a lot of fun talking with Mike and Doug- two excellent coaches and athletes in their own areas. Most readers know that CrossFit has exploded as a sport. The functional movements required of CrossFit leave no room for inefficiencies of motion. As one who evaluates and treats the movement system, I have a strong […]
Chronic Occipital Nerve Headache- Case Report
Patient History Sue came to my clinic for evaluation of chronic headache and chronic neck pain. 6 years earlier, she had suffered a laceration and fracture at the right occipital area of the skull. Over the next 2 years, complete numbness at the distribution of the greater occipital nerve (area of the scalp on one […]
Cole Pain Therapy Group Video
Michael Allen shot and produced a great video that highlights our group. A good mix of doctor and patient interviews. Thanks, Mike. It looks great.
Recap of 2012 ChiroAdvance Seminar
This year’s seminar regarding sports medicine was a real pleasure to attend. Thanks to Dr. Nathan Williams, Dr. Bruce Fox, Dr. Jeff Luebbe, and Dr. Richard Cole for sharing their expertise across a variety of topics. Here are the notes and visual media from some of the presenters: Upper Cross Syndrome- Dr. Jeff Luebbe 2-05-12 […]