Have you ever wondered about the mysterious fascia system in your body, or the emerging field of glucopuncture?
In the latest episode of Pod of Inquiry, we dive deep into these fascinating topics with renowned expert Dr. Jan Kersschot!
Dr. Kersschot will shed light on:
- The intricate world of fascia and its role in movement, pain, and overall health.
- The science behind glucopuncture, a technique that utilizes sugar solutions instead of steroids.
- How these areas can be integrated into a holistic approach to chronic pain management.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in:
- Functional movement and body optimization
- Alternative and complementary medicine
- Exploring the latest advancements in health and wellness
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Show Notes from this episode
Jan Kersschot, M.D.
Dr. Kersschot graduated as a medical doctor in 1986 in Belgium. He has been practicing injection techniques for MSK pain and sports injuries for more than 3 decades, and he has been teaching injection techniques worldwide for more than 2 decades. Dr. Kersschot has authored more than 10 clinical cases about the use of Glucopuncture, and is the author of the book “Glucopuncture”.
Dr. Barrett 00:00 Introduction
Dr. Kersschot 02:32 Gives us his background and the history of glucopuncture
Dr. Barrett 15:53 D5W versus Steroids
Dr. Kersschot 17:43 The Korean Doctors
Dr. Barrett 19:13 The wide safety profile of D5W
Dr. Kersschot 21:00 What really is Human Fascia and What Does It Do?
Dr. Barrett 26:02 What does the term “Tensegrity” mean?
Dr. Kersschot 26:21 Discusses the physiologic function of fascia
Dr. Barrett 28:22 Mechanical and Electrical effects of Human Fascia
Dr. Kersschot 30:40 What about acupuncture?
Dr. Kersschot 31:59 Where do you have pain?
Dr. Barrett 40:31 Patients are accurate about where their pain is!
Dr. Kersschot 43:33 Techniques
Dr. Barrett 47:35 What about intra-articular administration?
Dr. Kersschot 48:27 Discusses his approach to joints.
Dr. Kersschot 49:18 Frozen Shoulder
Dr. Kersschot 52:03 More on his techniques
Dr. Barrett 54:22 Both intra and extra articular?
Dr. Kersschot 56:00 Maximize your clinical outcomes
Dr. Barrett 56:07 What about neuropathic pain?
Dr. Kersschot 56:19 Talks about his clinical experience with Glucopuncture and Neuropathic Pain
Dr. Barrett 1:00:54 Risks versus Benefits
Dr. Kersschot 1:02:18 Talks about the “Reaction Phase”.
Dr. Barrett 1:09:04 Adjuvants to Glucopuncture?
Dr. Kersschot 1:11:54 He Talks about The Published Research
