CTCP MODULE 3 - HEADACHE & THE AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
Sydney, NSW, Australia
With Matthew Long and Anthony Nicholson
Courtyard by Marriott North Ryde
7-11 Talavera Rd
Macquarie Park NSW
Tel: (02) 9491 9500
• TWO intensive-days of highly relevant training in Sat/Sun format
• Comprehensive workbook available in convenient .pdf format
• An audiovisual presentation like no other
• Practical information that you can use no matter what your technique
• Journey into greater clarity and certainty over 2 inspiring days
CTCP MODULE 3 - CONTENT OVERVIEW
Module 3 will take your understanding of headache, and in particular the disease migraine, to a whole new level. You will understand the myriad of neurological signs and symptoms that accompany this condition and how you can play a front line role in patient management. You will delve even more deeply into the neurology of chiropractic and equip yourself with tools of assessment and thinking to enhance your skills as a clinician.
Headache pain is the third most common reason why a patient will come to see you. After all, it’s fairly obvious that a neck problem can cause a headache, isn’t it? But how exactly does this occur? What makes a migraineur a migraineur and how does it affect the nervous system beyond any obvious head pain? Why do some researchers now suggest that migraine, irritable bowel syndrome and depression are all part of a common disorder? And is it always necessary, or advisable, to adjust the neck of these patients? Furthermore, if you wish to position yourself as a headache problem solver for your local medical colleagues you must understand how they conceptualise headache disorders and then develop a strategy to communicate your expertise. Equally important, you must also learn how to address the ever-present worry of vertebral artery dissection when discussing neck manipulation with a medical practitioner. This Module will give you the information, understanding and tools required to address emotional concerns regarding stroke and highlight up-to-date understanding of the research in this area.
Is there anything more ‘chiropractic’ than the autonomic nervous system? Every day in practice we see a patient’s blood pressure normalise, their gut function improve and their constipation go away. But what are the actual mechanisms at work here? While chiropractors acknowledge the ‘life support’ role of the autonomic nervous system, there are few that assess its integrity before applying their treatment. However, the success of each and every adjustment depends upon an autonomic nervous system that is capable of supporting and driving the changes we wish to make. This Module will explore how the application of mechanical forces to the spine influences autonomic function. How specifically can these influences be mediated? And just what sort of claims can be made? For many chiropractors the pursuit of a ‘wellness’ practice is the final frontier. However, achieving true ‘wellness’, versus delivering ‘maintenance care’ is not easy. It requires a strong conceptual understanding of the dynamics of ‘wellness’ and a set of tools to objectify and help achieve this state.
Module 3 will take your understanding of headache, and in particular the disease migraine, to a whole new level. You will understand the myriad of neurological signs and symptoms that accompany this condition and how you can play a front line role in patient management. You will delve even more deeply into the neurology of chiropractic and equip yourself with tools of assessment and thinking to enhance your skills as a clinician.
Headache pain is the third most common reason why a patient will come to see you. After all, it’s fairly obvious that a neck problem can cause a headache, isn’t it? But how exactly does this occur? What makes a migraineur a migraineur and how does it affect the nervous system beyond any obvious head pain? Why do some researchers now suggest that migraine, irritable bowel syndrome and depression are all part of a common disorder? And is it always necessary, or advisable, to adjust the neck of these patients? Furthermore, if you wish to position yourself as a headache problem solver for your local medical colleagues you must understand how they conceptualise headache disorders and then develop a strategy to communicate your expertise. Equally important, you must also learn how to address the ever-present worry of vertebral artery dissection when discussing neck manipulation with a medical practitioner. This Module will give you the information, understanding and tools required to address emotional concerns regarding stroke and highlight up-to-date understanding of the research in this area.
Is there anything more ‘chiropractic’ than the autonomic nervous system? Every day in practice we see a patient’s blood pressure normalise, their gut function improve and their constipation go away. But what are the actual mechanisms at work here? While chiropractors acknowledge the ‘life support’ role of the autonomic nervous system, there are few that assess its integrity before applying their treatment. However, the success of each and every adjustment depends upon an autonomic nervous system that is capable of supporting and driving the changes we wish to make. This Module will explore how the application of mechanical forces to the spine influences autonomic function. How specifically can these influences be mediated? And just what sort of claims can be made? For many chiropractors the pursuit of a ‘wellness’ practice is the final frontier. However, achieving true ‘wellness’, versus delivering ‘maintenance care’ is not easy. It requires a strong conceptual understanding of the dynamics of ‘wellness’ and a set of tools to objectify and help achieve this state.
