Forward - The Podcast of the Forward Thinking Chiropractic Alliance

Dr. Brett Winchester lectures throughout the world, teaching his functional approach to patient care.  Combining manual therapy, including joint manipulation and neuromuscular stabilization, with therapeutic exercise, Dr. Winchester effectively treats functional pathologies and acts as a catalyst for patients working to enhance their performance.Dr. Winchester is the founder of Winchester Spine & Sport located outside St. Louis, Missouri.  His current appointments include:•St. Louis Cardinals Team Chiropractor•Advanced biomechanics course instructor at Logan College of Chiropractic•Instructor and board member for the Motion Palpation Institute•Chiropractic Rehabilitation Diplomate instructor •Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization instructor trained by Pavel Kolar•Gestalt Performance (owner)Dr. Winchester’s published research includes topics such as offering a multidisciplinary approach for treatment of the pregnant population and foot dysfunction.  Various chiropractic journals have also featured Dr. Winchester for his patient-driven treatment model.  He also has authored two chapters for textbooks.  Dr. Winchester enjoys treating professional and collegiate athletes and has gained a reputation for his sports medicine background.  His expertise has placed him at the forefront of the ulnar collateral ligament rupture epidemic in professional baseball pitchers, providing insights into causation and effective treatment protocols.  Still, his passion remains with diagnosing and treating the ailments of a diverse patient population with conservative-based protocols.   

Stu McGill.  Nothing else to say.This interview was career fulfilling for me, as professor McGill has served as one of the fathers I never had.As recommended in this interview, be sure you pick up copies of Professor McGill's book "Back Mechanic" by the case, and make them available to your patients.  All of Professor McGill's books should be part of your library:- Low Back Disorders (as I mis-named "low back pain" in the podcast)- Ultimate Back Fitness and Performance- Back Mechanic- Gift of Injury:  The Strength Athlete's Guide to Recovering From Back Injury and Winning AgainThe books can be found at http://www.backfitpro.com/books/back-mechanic-the-mcgill-method-to-fix-back-pain/ and so much more.Enjoy our conversation!

Brandie and I had a great time talking about nearly every aspect of chiropractic practice.  We "went there" a few times, and there were no holds barred.  Brandie is a great example of the fact that women can be a great force in the profession, and quite successful, without having to resort to the nonsense and "party line" that it is assumed women must fall into to succeed in our trade.  She's tough, evidence informed, and passionate.  Powerful stuff.

When I was told that Travis wanted to be on the podcast to talk about student loans, I didn't even think twice. "Yes!" Such a crucial topic for everyone involved in the profession. From the schools down to the students and their families and the public at large. It effects EVERYONE! We all could use some better financial management and planning in our lives. We couldn't help but get off into a financial planning tangent. Managing your student loans is such a huge part of this. It doesn't seem like such a big deal until you blink, and 10 years of practice have passed you by (it goes by REAL fast) and you've been paying this whole time and your principle balance hasn't moved an inch. Ouch. Travis is here to help you plan ahead. In addition, Travis is having a webinar in just a few days, so you will want to get registered for that. The link is https://www.studentloanplanner.com/chirowebinar/ ​​​​​​​Don't miss it!

Dr. Tao joined me for a wonderful conversation.  He's a cool cat and I enjoyed our time together on the podcast!