This episode of the CCI Deep Dive Podcast examines one of the most aggressively marketed—and most misunderstood—areas in regenerative medicine: umbilical cord, amniotic, and placental “stem cell” products. Drawing from published scientific investigations, the discussion breaks down why many of these birth-derived products do not contain functional living stem cells despite bold clinical claims. The episode walks listeners through the hard data, the extremely low viability rates (35–75%)...

Dr. Centeno discusses how the presence of a retroflexed dens on an MRI doesn't mean that it's causing symptoms. He reviews research on this topic and discusses how a retroflexed dens plus CCI or craniocervical instability can cause symptoms. https://youtube.com/live/8j2qbOAaDdE

This episode of the CCI Deep Dive Podcast breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in regenerative medicine: why platelet-rich plasma (PRP) works brilliantly for some patients and fails for others. Dr. Centeno and the team dissect the three major determinants of PRP success—blood draw volume, kit efficiency, and the patient-specific concentration required to trigger healing. They expose how common low-dose systems, poor technique, and unreported platelet concentrations in clinic...

In this CCI Deep Dive episode, Dr. Centeno explains the critical questions patients should ask before getting any neck injections. The discussion breaks down the five skill and technology levels of cervical spine injection providers—from outdated blind techniques to advanced, image-guided, upper-cervical procedures. Learn how to evaluate safety, precision, and provider expertise to ensure your treatment matches the complexity of your condition and minimizes risk.

Dr. Centeno has a conversation with the IPA physical therapy founders about PT for CCI or craniocervical instability. https://youtube.com/live/JghO6NHuUJE

In this CCI Deep Dive episode, Dr. Centeno examines how craniocervical instability (CCI) in the upper neck can disrupt one of the body’s most vital communication pathways—the vagus nerve—and trigger widespread problems like gastroparesis, dysautonomia, and POTS. Learn how small structural shifts at C1–C2 can interfere with digestion, heart rate, and immune regulation, and why restoring neck stability may hold the key to improving vagus nerve function and overall health.

Dr. Centeno reviews whether craniocervical instability or CCI can cause ear symptoms. https://youtube.com/live/6h5ZwW7-s_o

In this CCI Deep Dive episode, Dr. Centeno explores the surprising connection between the neck and jaw—how craniocervical instability (CCI) can trigger or worsen temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems. Learn how weak deep neck stabilizers force chewing muscles to overcompensate, leading to jaw pain, clicking, and degeneration. The discussion unpacks why treating TMJ alone often fails and how restoring neck stability can be key to lasting relief.

In this episode of CCI Deep Dive, Dr. Centeno unpacks the anatomy and meaning of a retroflexed dens—a common but often misunderstood MRI finding at the top of the neck. Learn why this structural variation is usually harmless, how it can become problematic when paired with craniocervical instability, and how advanced nonsurgical treatments like the PICL and ePIC procedures use your body’s own cells to restore stability. A clear, practical breakdown for anyone navigating complex CCI repor...

Still struggling with “post-concussion” symptoms that never seem to go away? In this CCI Deep Dive episode from the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Dr. Centeno breaks down five simple ways to tell if your lingering headaches, dizziness, and brain fog are really coming from your neck—not your brain. Learn how motion, traction, palpation, treatment response, and imaging can reveal upper-neck instability as the hidden cause behind concussion-like symptoms. Tune in for practical, doctor-backed insights y...

Dr. Centeno reviews why social media posts touting "upper cervical injections" can be dangerous and how to avoid that danger. https://youtube.com/live/i-a1djjgBHA There was a problem with the slides not advancing, so here's another version of this talk: https://youtu.be/pOMQmdkdUDk

Dr. Centeno dives into why Chiari malformation symptoms aren’t just about brain structure. This episode reveals how craniocervical instability (CCI) and tiny muscle or nerve issues often drive symptoms—and why surgery isn’t always the answer. Learn how regenerative treatments like the PICL procedure can restore stability and help patients heal without invasive intervention.

Dr. Centeno reviews the CXA measurement and the fact that it's a dynamic concept and what numbers are concerning, and which CXAs are probably not important. https://youtube.com/live/Hr4UoHDBfgk

Dr. Centeno interviews Todd Ball on using postural-based rehab to recover from craniocervical instability (CCI). https://youtube.com/live/31Vkj1S0kUI

Dr. Centeno discusses ways to tell if you have Eagle syndrome or craniocervical instability. https://youtube.com/live/0dGpUUKy1iI

Dr. Centeno discusses how headache patients can tell if they have a migraine or craniocervical instability (CCI)? https://youtube.com/live/VkBM-rqxWoQ

Dr. Centeno discusses rehab and recovery from CCI or craniocervical instability. He reviews how this should be done for every level of functional disability. Join CCI Communities: PICL SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PICL/?rdt=58942 PICL Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccjpicl/ Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/jql1i1E5dhU

Dr. Centeno reviews the differences between a CSF leak and CCI or craniocervical instability and provides simple tests to determine which diagnostic category makes the most sense for you. Full Video: https://youtube.com/live/xhf10PDGkmM

Dr. Centeno discusses what we know about the effect of fluoroquinolone or "quinolone" antibiotics on ligaments. https://youtube.com/live/DfALpFIplYQ

Dr. Centeno reviews five things you can do at home to self-manage carniocervical instability or CCI symptoms. Helpful Links: CCI Exercises: https://centenoschultz.com/cci-exercises/ AO Chiropractors: https://atlasorthogonality.com/doctors-directory/ NUCCA: https://nucca.org/directory/ https://youtube.com/live/vdfCtVix_mw