The Centeno-Schultz Blog

Craniocervical instability (CCI) is a medical condition in which the strong ligaments that connect and stabilize the head and neck are loose. Dr. Schultz discusses what CCI is, the 8 most common symptoms, who is at risk for developing CCI, current treatment options, and a new nonsurgical treatment that allows patients to use their own cells to treat damaged or loose ligaments.

Cranial instability better known as Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI) is a very important medical condition. Dr. Schultz discusses what CCI is, the most common symptoms, who is at risk, how to make the diagnosis, treatment options, and revolutionary nonsurgical treatment option that utilizes your own stem cells.

The Atlantoaxial joint also referred to as the C1/2 joint is a joint in the upper neck. Dr. Schultz discusses what the atlantoaxial joint is, what atlantoaxial subluxation means, the symptoms of atlantoaxial subluxation, how it is diagnosed, and nonsurgical treatment options.

Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI) is a medical condition where the strong ligaments that hold your head to your upper neck are loose or lax. Dr. Schultz discusses the 7 major criteria used in diagnosing cranial cervical instability and a new nonsurgical treatment option.

Neck pain is frequently dismissed by doctors and insurance companies. Dr. Evan Katz was recently awarded “Researcher of the Year” award for his dedication and two most recent publications that document significant and measurable changes that occur in patients with neck pain

Craniocervical Instability (CCI) is a medical condition where the strong ligaments that hold your head to your upper neck are loose or lax. Dr. Schultz discusses what CCI is, the 7 most common symptoms, and a revolutionary non-surgical treatment option.

Cranial Cervical Instability (CCI) is a medical condition where the strong ligaments that hold your head to your upper neck are loose or lax. Dr. Schultz discusses CCI, its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and a new, groundbreaking non-surgical treatment option.

The alar ligament is a thick band of connective tissue that connects your neck to your head. Dr. Schultz discusses cranial cervical instability (CCI), the major symptoms, and treatment options. He highlights the injury of a young man in Italy who traveled to the Centeno-Schultz Clinic for treatment.

The transverse ligament is a thick band of connective tissue at C1 that wraps around the odontoid process stabilizing it along with the upper cervical spine. Dr. Schultz discusses the transverse ligament, its function, location, symptoms with transverse ligament injuries, and a breakthrough non-surgical treatment option.

The Alar ligament is a critical thick piece of connective tissue that connects the C2 vertebrae body to the head. Dr. Schultz discusses alar ligament tests which include those used during physical examination tests and specialized radiographic tests and nonsurgical treatment options for alar ligament injuries.