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Advanced Chiropractic

Chiropractic physicians who use specific and advanced methods do much more than just fix ‘bad backs’; they are nerve and spinal specialists.  State-of-the-art chiropractic treatment can dramatically treat and prevent many ailments. 

One definition of chiropractic is, “A health science built on the premise that within man there is an intelligent, constructive force operating through clearly defined channels.  It is this life force which generates, develops and maintains our bodies from conception to grave.”

A misaligned and fixated bone of the spine is called a vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) because a subluxation can trigger an entire complex of related problems.  That is, when bones are out of alignment, surrounding tissues—cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels—can be adversely affected. 

The principle of subluxation—minor misalignment and fixation of bones causing major health problems—applies to the spine, skull and entire skeleton. 

Bones can become subluxated by trauma during the birth process, especially with prolonged or difficult labor and abnormal presentations.  The use of forceps, vacuum or caesareans may increase the likelihood of spinal misalignment.  Other causes of misaligned spinal bones include falls, sports injuries, auto accidents, work injuries and repetitive motions.  Subluxation can also be caused by poor posture, abnormal sleep postures, improper pillows and mattresses, poor general health and muscle imbalance. 

The VSC is not just a theory; it has been confirmed by many researchers in chiropractic, osteopathy, and medicine.  C.H. Suh, a Ph.D. in biomechanics, has stated: “The vertebral subluxation is very real. We have documented it again and again… The vertebral subluxation complex changes the entire health of the body… (and) causes not only structural dysfunction of the spine and adjacent tissues but also causes nerve dysfunction.”

Nerve dysfunction—which means the nervous system is not working correctly—is a very common and serious problem.  For example, in the neck area it can lead to migraines, dizziness, depression, heart arrhythmias, chest pain, ear ringing and eye tremors. 

The most common symptoms of nerve pressure include pain, numbness, tingling, burning, hot or cold sensations, itching, aching, cramping, weakness or other abnormal sensations.  However, VSC can also be a silent process, like high blood pressure, so you can’t rely on symptoms to know whether vertebral subluxation exists.

Disorders caused by nerve pressure can be divided into two categories: neuro-musculo-skeletal (NMS) and organic.

Relief of NMS problems is what most people associate with chiropractic.  Relieving pain and other neuro-musculo-skeletal symptoms is an important goal.  Advanced chiropractic care works wonders with back and neck pain and radiation of nerve pressure symptoms into the head, arms, and legs. 

Organic or visceral conditions are also regularly helped by corrective chiropractic care.  

I’ve assisted total cures or significant improvements with the following disorders: migraines, visual disturbances, loss of smell, dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus, sinus conditions, allergies, asthma, high blood pressure, rapid or irregular heart beat, recurrent infections, indigestion, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, Crohn’s disease, bloating and excess gas, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, nervousness, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction, insomnia, urinary urgency or difficulty, bedwetting, dysmenorrhea and hemorrhoids.

These organic improvements are possible because adjustments remove slight pressure from nerves that connect the brain with every organ in the body.  I say ‘assisted’ because the body really does the healing.  A chiropractor’s role is to remove interferences that block the natural expression of health. 

Many common symptoms are caused by misalignment of the first two cervical vertebrae and an abnormal neck curve.  These common problems cause pressure on the spinal cord and nerve roots.  Unfortunately, only a small percentage of D.C.s use specific techniques to correct the spine.  As in any profession, a wide spectrum exists in the quality of care by D.C.s.  It’s very important to select a chiropractor who uses advanced methods. 

I recommend a chiropractor who practices corrective care, not just relief or crisis treatment.  That is, some D.C.s give only a few adjustments until the pain is gone and then release the patient.  This ‘chiropractic aspirin’ approach gives only temporary symptom relief. 

Without long term corrective care, vertebral subluxation still exists and the same or other symptoms will return in time.  Meanwhile, degenerative joint changes and bodily dysfunction due to silent nerve pressure negatively affects the patient.  That’s why a series of corrective adjustments and then periodic supportive care is needed to properly treat VSC.

In summary, remember that any skeletal bones, and most importantly the spinal vertebrae, can become misaligned or fixated and put slight pressure on blood vessels, nerves, and other soft tissues.  This, in turn, can cause many common symptoms and diseases.  Fortunately, subluxations can be treated skillfully, safely and relatively inexpensively.  

If you or your loved ones are suffering and you think you’ve tried every possible treatment, remember: you haven’t tried everything unless you’ve tried specific chiropractic.  That’s why you need an outstanding D.C. as part of your holistic health care team.

What is KST?

The Koren Specific Technique (KST) is a revolutionary chiropractic approach with the following benefits:

- Allows the practitioner to quickly and easily analyze and adjust the structural system for subluxations: cranial bones, TMJ, spine, pelvis, sternum, ribs, extremities, disks . . . anything.

- Involves low force instrument adjusting. No "cracking”, no drops, no pressure.

- Can adjust the patient standing, sitting, lying or in position of injury.

- Locate and release anxiety, "Dowagers hump" and other subluxation patterns.

- Get results from the most difficult patients.

- Gentle enough to use on everyone from infants to the very elderly.

Chiropractic physicians who use specific and advanced methods do much more than just fix ‘bad backs’; they are nerve and spinal specialists.  State-of-the-art chiropractic treatment can dramatically treat and prevent many ailments. 

One definition of chiropractic is, “A health science built on the premise that within man there is an intelligent, constructive force operating through clearly defined channels.  It is this life force which generates, develops and maintains our bodies from conception to grave.”

A misaligned and fixated bone of the spine is called a vertebral subluxation complex (VSC) because a subluxation can trigger an entire complex of related problems.  That is, when bones are out of alignment, surrounding tissues—cartilage, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and blood vessels—can be adversely affected. 

The principle of subluxation—minor misalignment and fixation of bones causing major health problems—applies to the spine, skull and entire skeleton. 

Bones can become subluxated by trauma during the birth process, especially with prolonged or difficult labor and abnormal presentations.  The use of forceps, vacuum or caesareans may increase the likelihood of spinal misalignment.  Other causes of misaligned spinal bones include falls, sports injuries, auto accidents, work injuries and repetitive motions.  Subluxation can also be caused by poor posture, abnormal sleep postures, improper pillows and mattresses, poor general health and muscle imbalance. 

Nerve dysfunction—which means the nervous system is not working correctly—is a very common and serious problem.  For example, in the neck area it can lead to migraines, dizziness, depression, heart arrhythmias, chest pain, ear ringing and eye tremors. 

The most common symptoms of nerve pressure include pain, numbness, tingling, burning, hot or cold sensations, itching, aching, cramping, weakness or other abnormal sensations.  However, VSC can also be a silent process, like high blood pressure, so you can’t rely on symptoms to know whether vertebral subluxation exists.

Disorders caused by nerve pressure can be divided into two categories: neuro-musculo-skeletal (NMS) and organic.

Relief of NMS problems is what most people associate with chiropractic.  Relieving pain and other neuro-musculo-skeletal symptoms is an important goal.  Advanced chiropractic care works wonders with back and neck pain and radiation of nerve pressure symptoms into the head, arms, and legs. 

Organic or visceral conditions are also regularly helped by corrective chiropractic care.  

We’ve assisted total cures or significant improvements with the following disorders: migraines, visual disturbances, loss of smell, dizziness, hearing loss, tinnitus, sinus conditions, allergies, asthma, high blood pressure, rapid or irregular heart beat, recurrent infections, indigestion, ulcers, constipation, diarrhea, colitis, Crohn’s disease, bloating and excess gas, irritable bowel syndrome, sexual dysfunction, anxiety, nervousness, depression, infertility, erectile dysfunction, Tourette Syndrome, insomnia, urinary urgency or difficulty, bedwetting, dysmenorrhea and hemorrhoids.

These organic improvements are possible because adjustments remove slight pressure from nerves that connect the brain with every organ in the body.  I say ‘assisted’ because the body really does the healing.  A chiropractor’s role is to remove interferences that block the natural expression of health. 

If you or your loved ones are suffering and you think you’ve tried every possible treatment, remember: you haven’t tried everything unless you’ve tried specific chiropractic.  That’s why you need advanced chiropractic as part of your holistic health care.

Radiant Wellness Center LLC