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.

@DrRussInYourPocket

26 күн бұрын

❤️ thank you Sitka!!

always informative. and i definitely agree with other docs pushing certain supplements or devices. very sketchy.

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

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.

@DrRussInYourPocket

26 күн бұрын

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

It's wild how rampant fake google reviews are. When i see them i automatically decide to not go there.

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?

@DrRussInYourPocket

26 күн бұрын

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!

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.

@DrRussInYourPocket

19 күн бұрын

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!