6. The MSK-Immune Axis – Functional Medicine Services

The MSK-immune axis is an emerging field which explores the intricate relationship between the musculoskeletal system and immune system. Disover how functional medicine can help alleviate the common musculoskeletal conditions you see in your practice.

Course Information

Migraine, Frozen Shoulder, Neuropathies, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Degenerative Disc Disease, Tendonitis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromylagia, Ehler’s Danlos Syndrome and more.

Course Instructors

Dr Stewart Gillespie Author

Dr Stewart Gillespie is a world-renowned functional medicine practitioner & immune expert. He developed a signature method to identify 7 different types of inflammation & simple protocols that minimise supplements and testing. He shares years of clinical wisdom in a global mentorship program, helping health professionals around the world master chronic inflammation through functional medicine.

Dr. Kate Author

Kate is a certified functional medicine practitioner with a special interest in autoimmune skin conditions. She’s well-versed in dealing with eczema, psoriasis, granuloma annulare, rosacea and perioral dermatitis. As a former chiropractor and anatomy teacher, Kate is also passionate about functional medicine for musculoskeletal injuries.

Module 1: Introduction

6.1. The Musculoskeletal System & Immune System Connection

6.2. Fascia & The Immunology of Fibrosis

6.3. Osteoimmunology: Bone, Cartilage & Osteoarthritis

6.4. MSK-Gut Axis

6.5. MSK-Liver Axis

6.6. MSK-Nervous System Axis

Module 2: Bone Disorders

Osteoporosis & Osteopenia

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Module 2: Neuroinflammation

Neuropathies

Module 2: Fibromyalgia

A systems approach for a plethora of symptoms

Fibromyalgia statistics & associated conditions

How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?

Is fibromyalgia an autoimmune disease?

Infectious diseases in fibromyalgia patients

Mast cells and fibromyalgia

Neuroinflammation & fibromyalgia

Blood sugar and fibromyalgia

Endocannabinoid system & supplements

Mold, parasites and other considerations

Mitochondria & musculoskeletal diseases

PEA and pain

Nervous system, trauma & fibromyalgia

NRF2, pain & small fibre neuropathy

Gut microbiome, oxalates and fibromyalgia

A case example…

Module 2: Frozen Shoulder

The connection to diabetes, hypothyroidism and perimenopause.

Vitamin C, Sugar & the Immune System

Module 3: Lymphatic System & Chronic Inflammation

Lymphatic flow and immunity

Module 4: Tissue Fibrosis and Hypoxia

Fibrosis & Immunity

Hypoxia & Immunity

Resources

From Chiropractor to Functional Medicine Practitioner

Research Papers