This channel is about bodywork and the business of bodywork! I share techniques, exercises, thoughts, principles, and knowledge as well as demonstration videos. Many people enjoy watching others receive bodywork, and I enjoy providing it. I invite your comments and questions. Thank you for visiting, enjoy!
I wish it was me you were working on. We don’t seem to have Chiropractor that include a massage like technique in addition to the adjusting and cracking part. Folks really need this. Thanks for sharing. Old lady from Illinois.
Wow! I wish you were in my area in Maine. I keep telling MTs and Chiro my ribs are stuck on right and can't get any of them to listen to me. Chiros I've been to just mash on my ribs and lock them up worse!
Hi Dr. Russ, curious if you have insight into NUCCA Chiro. I’d like to hear your opinion on it and if it could potentially help nTOS. I recently had a provider recommended a couple local vetted NUCCA practitioners to check out for treating my condition. Trying to avoid the first rib scalenectomy operation. Have tried what feels like everything - massage, acu, surgery (pec minor release), Botox, rolf, myofascial release, PT.. you name it. Just thought I’d reach out to see if you happen to know about their work! Thanks much.
Hi! Disclaimer, I have never received NUCCA work, nor have I received any training. My knowledge is all second-hand from patients. The feedback I get from folks who have received it is that it's very gentle and precise, which I like. If your problem stems from chronic tightness/shortness of the scalenes, I can see how it might help. I think you should try it, I do know that it is safe to try. Good luck with it and thanks for reaching out!
Thank you...I WILL do these exercises. As far as the video itself...I could sure do without the cars in the background. Such a nice forested scene...then the intrusion of technology...ouch.
I really need to come in and get checked out by you. I have the weirdest most painful spasm in my upper left and right abdominal muscles/rib area, and no one has been able to tell me what it is. One chiropractor, two physical therapists, and three ER doctors. They say X-Rays look normal. Hopefully I can see you soon!
Reality Check---The average income for a chiropractor ( $ 78,000 is not worth the blood, sweat or tears).. After the basic 4 year for your Pre Med bachelor's degree, you get to suffer through 4 more years of No Income while acquiring Big Time Debt. I am a retired optometrist and I share this with perspective optometry students. Optometrists make $ 145,000 on average and it is also not worth the blood, sweat or tears in this profession either. You might be young and idealistic at this point, but later in life you will want a standard of living commiserate with your schooling. I just thought I should share my thoughts. "Do well in Life and then Do Good. "
Thank you!! I reside a far difference from you however I would like to receive your care. Really appreciate you doing this video. Refreshing to know some still remain true to patients
Dr Russ, I just wanted to say: I did not believe in chiropracty pretty much at all until I found your channel. I'm a theoretical physics phd student and I found so much of the field to be very woo woo. I also discounted craniosacral therapy as nonsense. You have changed my mind on a lot of these things. Don't get me wrong; I still think a lot of youtube chiro is nonsense, but I have a much more open mind while retaining critical thinking about certain health practices. Thought you would want to know. You're such a great health care provider. Keep up the great work! ❤
Hi! I appreciate this comment so much. Chiropractic, the way I practice it, is grounded and I'm glad that comes through. Thanks for watching and I agree, a lot of chiro on youtube is sensationalized, sexualized, and doing a disservice to patients and providers alike. I will keep up the work and I look forward to more engagement!
Hi! What a great video! I watched the whole thing! I'm just now pivoting back to body work and this is such a matter insight into running a business to sustainably help people in an informed, holistic way. Thank you.
Thank you! I appreciate it and I'll link here to a couple other videos you might enjoy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-euSs5NvCxYs.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QCTdualZ8Lg.html
Hello! I think it would be challenging in some ways, just as any big transition at that age can be. However in terms of patient care, chiropractic is not any more difficult than nursing. I would say easier than many nursing specialties, and very rewarding personally and you get to see folks getting better quickly. I wonder if you would be able to transfer any of your nursing education credits to a chiro school?
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So glad your business is doing well!! You were very helpful to my husband. Only one visit in person because we live 2 hours away, but your guidance has resulted in significant improvement! And I enjoy listening to all your videos for the asmr qualities. Wishing you all the best! ❤ Stay cool 😎
Thank you for taking the time to put this together Dr. Russ! This so very informative and helpful. It is hard to find a quality doctor and this is such a great resource.
I find this interesting and very helpful. As a recent practitioner of myofascial release, we are told about the healing crisis, which is when the patient may get worse before they get better as we unwind layers of old holding patterns and the body begins to adapt to the new patterns. I’ve been integrating this work into my massages for about a year, but would like to be doing mostly MFR. I offer single sessions and series of 8. I don’t want to be salesy, but I do think people should commit to a certain number of sessions received close together in the beginning phases. Maybe not 8, but would 4 be reasonable? I like the idea of selling a series to be more organic, and not pushy.
This is a great comment, thank you! I did not intend to give the impression that multiple treatments are not usually necessary (they are) or that it's wrong to tell people up front what you think is necessary. In fact, the ethical thing to do is to be upfront about what you believe to be necessary. What I caution patients against is the treatment plan in the weeks or months of frequent visits, payment up front, fear tactics to motivate the patient to agree, and of course I always lament the lack of depth and care in examination, diagnosis, and follow up in cases where folks do not improve. Thanks for pointing out the ambiguity in my content here. I appreciate
Is it possible that the wound or surgery site/scar tissue on her back may be a contributor to the psoas spasm or weakness? If it was cut and healed slackly or in a disorganized way? Thanks for this demo!
Good question because sometimes that is the case! But if I recall correctly, that scar is skin deep only and unlikely to cause issues with deeper tissues. Some folks hypothesize that even superficial scars can disrupt neurological function or the flow of qi. I’m not sure about that but I wouldn’t dismiss it out of hand. Good question thank you!!
"I don't understand, How else would I be?" Your situation sounds similar to a new patient emailing you several pages of history before their first visit. 🙂
David is my favorite chiropractor. And he's cute and sweet!!! And a smarty pants! Everything you said is spot on, especially about high pressure sales. Can't stand that stuff.
What are the thoughts on chiropractors mixing eastern and western approaches parallel in their practice? Are there legal limits to what a chiropractor can add to their practice?
I think the combination is powerful. In the end, the patient and provider together can choose the most suitable options from anything in the chiropractor’s scope of practice. That scope varies from state to state, but in all 50 US States, DC’s are licensed to diagnose and treat patients in any condition with manual means. Most states also allow nutrition and PT. Some allow acupuncture. Oregon (my state) actually allows obstetrics and minor surgery as chiropractors! Yes I could legally deliver babies!
Good info. I've found, however, that family/friends aren't really medically informed enough to know a "good" anything. They know what's pleasant, or non-confrontational, and similar, but not necessarily "good." For example, I've been to a "quickie" 5 minute adjustment-guy near me - very good/quick/sure adjustment, but no answers to questions, no info/education, no diagnosis (but also no "treatment plan," so there's that). I mention him because he's regularly voted "Best Chiropractor" in his town. Is he? He's "Most Efficient" and cranks a lot patients in/out in an hour, but from my experience, not necessarily the best. Pet peeves about massage therapists - Peeve 1 - Some advertise "medical" and "deep tissue" massage, but too many of those folks can't identify most of the less well known muscles they're working, or why they're working them, and none so far knows the nerve structure of the area being worked on, or why it might matter. There's no drill-down on issues - just a little tougher massage with a little limb movement during a pin/stretch. Peeve 2 - "New patients must first make contact via text/email or through website" - I do, give a paragraph about looking for medically oriented massage for back/shoulder issue, and . . . no response. Very odd business model. I can't leave myofascial guys/gals out of this, including "counterstrain" - I get that people want to focus on one area/method for lots of good reasons, but it seems a lot of issues involve several systems - bones/joints (chiro), muscles (massage), movement (PT), and fascia. Excess siloing of expertise means only part of the problem's being addressed. The problem's not necessarily addressed by just one specialty. Same for acupuncturists - I've seen a couple and every issue was, in their opinions, correctable by acupuncture when that was not the case. So, be wary of recommendations by others, do your homework and learn about the body - it's finite, and there is some good info out there if you take the time to sift through it. Then use what you learn to find someone "good." If that person's in your area, you're lucky.
I was diagnosed with moderate scoliosis at 8 and was in a brace by 9. It helped a little bit. But puberty grew me out of the brace after only 2 years, so the doctors went with just monitoring. I was told surgery was an option but I opted out. My hips and shoulders are noticeably uneven, but I deal with it. I'm in my early 30s now and have become increasingly more conscious of my posture as I've aged and will catch myself out of a slouch, especially when sitting at a desk.
Hi! For sure! It’s not very common but I’ve seen it. The only true contraindication is manipulation of the upper neck. Otherwise it’s case by case and gauging each patients response.
