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96. Exploring the Benefits of Manipulation | Dr. Nate Henry

Andrew Fix — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 22:47:32 +0000

Ever heard that distinctive pop during a back crack and wondered what’s really going on? In this episode of The Code, Dr. Andrew Fix, joined by spinal manipulation expert Dr. Nate Henry, dives into what happens during those satisfying moments. They peel back the layers of this common yet often misunderstood practice, exploring everything from its safety to its many benefits.

Dr. Nate leads with a crucial point: safety first. He walks us through how professionals like him ensure spinal manipulation is not only effective but also safe, focusing on evaluating patients thoroughly beforehand. It’s not just about the procedure; it’s about understanding each patient’s unique history and health indicators.

Spinal manipulation is more than just an immediate release; it’s about improving movement, calming muscles, and even impacting the nervous system. Dr. Nate shares that the benefits can build up over time with regular treatment, offering more than just temporary relief. Spinal manipulation can be a secret weapon for athletes, prepping them for performance in ways that vary from person to person. And for those curious about how it differs from chiropractic adjustments, they break it down: it’s all in the technique, the force, and where and how the movement happens.

Dr. Andrew and Dr. Nate also stress the importance of finding a skilled practitioner. As the field constantly evolves, staying updated with the latest research and techniques is key to effective treatment. This episode isn’t just a talk about spinal health; it’s a journey into understanding the ‘why’ behind that satisfying crack and the myriad ways it can contribute to our well-being.

Key Takeaways:
– Patient safety is paramount in spinal manipulations, with Dr. Nate Henry highlighting the necessity of comprehensive patient evaluations to tailor treatments to individual health needs.

– The benefits of spinal manipulation extend beyond immediate pain relief, including improved mobility and muscle relaxation, with cumulative effects from regular treatments.

– Choosing a skilled practitioner is crucial in spinal manipulations, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and staying updated with current practices for effective treatment.

Quotes:

• “Complications from spinal manipulation are actually quite rare.” (08:24 | Dr. Nate Henry)

• “When we manipulate someone’s joint, be it the spine or an extremity, we’re looking for an improvement in range of motion.” (11:34)

• “There is a connection between how a joint moves and how the musculature associated with that joint operates.” (12:59)

• “When we manipulate the spine, when we manipulate the peripheral joints as well, it gives input to the spinal cord and eventually to the cortex that says, hey, all of these neurons that are turned on to relay pain, it tells them to calm down.” (14:09 | Dr. Nate Henry)

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71. What is Dry Needling? | Dr. Nate Henry

Andrew Fix — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 21:11:46 +0000

Key Takeaways:

• With dry needling, inflammation is introduced intentionally to help move the body’s tissues through the repair phase and into the remodel phase.

• Inflammation helps reset the muscles so that they can relax and reset to their full length.

• Dry needling causes the body to release anandamide, which has a similar pain relieving effect to opioids.

Have you been curious to learn more about dry needling, but are not sure where to start? In today’s episode, Dr. Andrew Fix speaks with Dr. Nate Henry, an Osteopractic physiotherapist and performance strength coach at Physio Room. He explains how dry needling differs from acupuncture, as well as the health benefits that can be achieved through this minimally invasive procedure.

Dry needling uses the same type of needles as acupuncture does, but is done with a different intention. Rather than manipulating your energy, dry needling aims to manipulate the body’s tissues to assist with the repair process. The needles introduce a small amount of intentionally placed inflammation into the muscle which helps tissue move through the repair phase and onto the remodel phase. Dry needling also causes muscles to reset to their original resting length by getting them to relax. It also is a great drug-free pain relief tool as it can cause the body to release anandamide, which offers similar pain relief to opioids without the risk of overdose or negative side effects.

Although dry needling may cause some mild discomfort due to the introduced inflammation, the benefits largely outweigh any risks. It is a safe and effective procedure with no downtime and is a great option for anyone looking to boost their body’s recovery, reduce pain, and improve muscle function.

Quotes

• “We need to understand exercise progression and load a lot better and apply it to our patients a lot sooner.” (9:51-10:00 | Dr. Nate)

• “When I apply needles to somebody’s body, I’m trying to affect the anatomical tissues of the body.” (22:32-22:37 | Dr. Nate)

• “We’re going to introduce inflammation on purpose. And I know that seems a little bit counterintuitive, but for somebody that has a sub acute injury or a chronic injury, let’s say chronic low back pain, there’s they’re simply not getting through the three step process of what when how the body responds to an injury, a inflammation, then it goes through a repair and then it goes through a remodel.” (23:36-24:02 | Dr. Nate)

• “In those chronic type injuries, they’re stuck in this inflammation repair phase and they’re not getting over the hump.” (24:20-24:28 | Dr. Nate)

• “When we stick a needle in a muscle group, it will restore its resting length.” (25:51-25:58 | Dr. Nate)

Links

Connect with Dr. Nate Henry:

http://spinalmanipulation.com/

https://spinalmanipulation.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/peripheral-and-spinal-mechanisms-of-pain-and-dry-needling-mediated-analgesia-a-clinical-resource-guide-for-health-care-professionals-butts-et-al-2016.pdf