Painful Shoulders Anyone? Shoulders, Ribs and the Thoracic Spine

Session Information

Regional Event: national
Start Date: 08/19/2023 3:20 pm
End Date: 08/19/2023 5:00 pm
Location: Celebration 5

Speakers in this session...

  • Dr. Kevin Wong

    Dr. Kevin Wong BS, DC

    Dr. Kevin M. Wong is a 1996 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West where he graduated as Class Valedictorian. He spent his first 4 years practicing as an Associate DC while teaching part-time at PCCW. He then established his own private practice with his wife, Dr. Isabel, which he continues to operate today.

    He has been a practicing Chiropractor and Continuing Education Instructor for over 26 years. He has developed his emphasis in the feet, shoulders/ribs, and the TMJ. Dr. Kevin’s private practice utilizes a variety of adjustive techniques treating all age levels. His continued practice experiences influence and evolve the course material he teaches Chiropractors, CA’s, and students.

    Initially, Dr. Kevin’s teaching in Chiropractic began as adjunct faculty for PCCW and the International Chiropractic Association. Then in 2004, Dr. Kevin joined the Foot Levelers Speakers Bureau. He has also spoken for Rock Tape. His program focuses on how the extremities of the body can affect the spine and whole-body stability. He is a frequently requested speaker on the topic of extremity/spinal adjusting, foot biomechanics, orthotics, and ergonomics and teaches over 120 hours per year in the U.S. and Internationally.

    He frequently writes articles for Chiropractic Economics, The American Chiropractor, and Dynamic Chiropractic. He also blogs for Foot Levelers. Dr. Kevin practices full-time in the city of Orinda, located in the East San Francisco Bay Area. He lives in Walnut Creek, CA with his wife and kids.

    Sessions...

    Painful Shoulders Anyone? Shoulders, Ribs and the Thoracic Spine
    Regional Event: national
    Start Date: 08/19/2023 3:20 pm
    End Date: 08/19/2023 5:00 pm
    Location: Celebration 5
    Session details

    Shoulder and rib problems are extremely common in practice, and you have to know how to handle them confidently. There are specific misalignment patterns that emerge that link the shoulder joints and ribs. There will also be discussion about how the thoracic spine plays a role not only in shoulder stability but neck stability as well. Shoulder pain and problems won’t be as much of a mystery once we finish talking in this class.

    Learning Objectives

    • Discuss anatomy and identify common shoulder, rib and thoracic misalignment patterns
    • Learn and practice specific adjustments of these regions, including hands on time
    • Discussion of additional treatment options, including the use of elastic sports tape

    Sponsored by: Foot Levelers

    Assets

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Shoulder and rib problems are extremely common in practice, and you have to know how to handle them confidently. There are specific misalignment patterns that emerge that link the shoulder joints and ribs. There will also be discussion about how the thoracic spine plays a role not only in shoulder stability but neck stability as well. Shoulder pain and problems won’t be as much of a mystery once we finish talking in this class.

Learning Objectives

  • Discuss anatomy and identify common shoulder, rib and thoracic misalignment patterns
  • Learn and practice specific adjustments of these regions, including hands on time
  • Discussion of additional treatment options, including the use of elastic sports tape

Sponsored by: Foot Levelers

Assets

Dr. Kevin Wong's practice website
Visit Link
Foot Levelers Website
Visit Link
Describe this asset...
Download File