The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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Transverse Ligament – A New Discovery That You Need To Know

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.

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Alar Ligament Test: Important Keys You Need to Know

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.

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A Hope For Restoration: Upper Cervical Stem Cell Injections

Craniocervical instability involves excessive movement between the head and neck. Dr. Schultz discusses what craniocervical instability is, its causes, and upper cervical ligament stem cell injections which are the first effective non-surgical treatment option of symptomatic patients with CCI.

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Public Service Announcement: The PICL Procedure Needs Absolute Sterility

Video: “CCI Procedure: PICL” Transcript Dr. Chris Centeno This is a public service announcement on our PICL procedure and some of the risks associated with not doing that procedure correctly. We’ve started to pick up on a few places where they’re claiming to offer this kind of procedure. Now, for those of you that don’t … Continued

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What To Do If Your Neck Surgery Is Cancelled

Dr. Deitch and Dr. Chris Centeno discuss what to do when your neck surgery is cancelled due to Covid-19, why it’s important, and what that means for you.  * Transcript Dr. Jason Deitch Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of You’ve Got the Power – because you do. I’m Dr. Jason Deitch with Dr. … Continued

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DMX Technology: The Future Of Accurate CCI Diagnosis

CENTENO SHULTZ CLINIC SUBSCRIBE SUBSCRIBED Transcript Hi, it’s Dr. Centeno. And I’d like to introduce you to some interesting and really critical new data on Cranio-cervical instability diagnosis. So, Cranio-cervical instability or also called “CCJ instability” means that the upper neck bones move around too much due to damaged or loose ligaments. And there’s lots … Continued

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At Home Self Exam Neck Exam- Range of Motion Secrets

 Hi, it’s Dr. Centeno. And this is a series on what you can do at home to understand why you hurt. In this case, we’re to talk about why you have chronic neck pain. And this one’s entitled R0M Secrets, or “Range of Motion Secrets.” Range of Motion Secrets: Neck So if you’re stuck … Continued

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The Craniocervical Instability Specialist – Episode 7 CCI Series

I have seen CCI patients from all over the world for decades, so I am a craniocervical instability specialist. This morning I’d like to review the case of an EDS patient who never should have had upper neck fusion surgery. Why? To help CCI patients understand what to avoid. EDS and CCI Some of the … Continued

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Side Effects of Botox for Migraines: Are There Natural Options?

Migraine headaches can steal your life and wellbeing,  The pain, dysfunction and nausea all come at the worst of times. Treatment options, like Botox are expensive.  What is Botox?  How does Botox work?  What are the side effects of Botox for migraines?  Are there better, natural options?   Let’s dig in. What is Botox? Botulinum toxin … Continued

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Understanding Common Injections for CCI Patients

Many craniocervical instability (CCI) patients get confused about the injection procedures that are available that may help their condition and how those intersect with the PICL procedure. This is understandable as it’s very hard for patients to conceptualize the differences in procedure types and the skill required to pull each off. Hence this blog will … Continued

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