Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Art of Chiropractic...


As a profession, Chiropractic has evolved a long way since its birth. While its Vitalistic Philosophy of Health and Healing have not changed, the Art of Chiropractic has progressed to increasingly higher levels of Clinical Excellence. Integral Chiropractic Solutions utilizes the most cutting-edge, evidence-based Chiropractic Techniques combined with contemporary Functional Rehabilitation protocols to get you Sustainably Well...Faster! Our primary objective is to restore proper biomechanics to the spine and extremites, for the purpose of removing any interference to the nervous system and then releasing you from care. We are committed to always bringing you the best, state-of-the -art procedures to analyze and correct Vertebral and Peripheral Subluxations. Our Integrative Chiropractic Technique includes:


The ProAdjuster:

The ProAdjuster is a cutting-edge system of Analysis and Adjustment which is new to the Chiropractic Profession. It employs NASA Vibration-sensing technology which is used in the process of detecting spinal fixations. It is a low-force instrument, which is extremely accurate in its analysis and clinical effectiveness.


Activator Method Analysis and Adjustments:

This is a well-researched technique that has gained the attention of many physicians across the country, most notably Dr. Andrew Weil, for its specificity and low force. It is a system that incorporates specific, isolated movement challenges to identify interference at each level of the spine and extremities. The "Activator" is an instrument that uses very low force. It relies on a low, high speed impulse that makes the adjustment faster than muscles can respond, so less force is necessary.


Applied Kinesiology (A.K.) Analy
sis:

Applied Kinesiology is a system of analysis within Chiropractic that uses muscle testing as a means of determining biomechanical dysfunction. All joints have receptors within them that constantly communicate with the brain. These "Proprioceptors" give the brain vital information about a joints position in space. When a joint is subluxated (misaligned), these receptors send corrupted messages to the brain, and it is unable to properly respond. This causes Global inefficiency in the Neuromuscular System, which can be assessed with muscle testing, and also leads to muscular hypertension in the involved area. A.K. uses provocative challenges that identify not only which segments are involved, but specifically in which direction a segment has misaligned.

Diversified Adjustments:

This is the standardized protocol of manual adjusting used within the Chiropractic Profession. After a complete Activator and Applied Kinesiology assessment has been performed and subluxations have been located, Diversified adjustments can be used to restore biomechanical integrity to the spine and extremities. These adjustments are very specific to the anatomy of the joints being moved and are relatively painless. Diversified adjustments can be performed in the neck, mid-back, low-back and pelvis, but can also be performed on shoulders, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles.

Applied Chiropractic Neurology:

This is a new and emerging practice within Chiropractic that is providing hope for many patients suffering with everything from Chronic pain to Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders. It involves the analysis and treatment of Neurological Imbalances in the brain. It has been discovered that the cause of many Psycho-Developmental and Neuro-Muscular issues are the result of functional differences between the hemispheres of the brain. Hemisphericity is described as the decreased activation of one hemisphere and its associated sensory and motor function. Assessing this through Neurological and Functional Neuromuscular Testing, allows us to structure our managment to maximize its effect on restoring brain balance. Any Major discrepancies will be referred to a Chiropractic Neurologist within our Specialty Network.





Removing Nervous System interference is the PRIMARY OBJECTIVE of our care! Once subluxations have been located and corrected a complete Functional Rehabilitation protocol will be customized to your structure and function to Optimize your Health and the Performance of your Movement System!