Frequently Asked Questions about Network Chiropractic:
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Let us first explain about Network Chiropractic. Traditional chiropractic
recognizes the intelligent life force within the body which enlivens,
inspires, coordinates, and heals us. When this life force is allowed
to flow freely and without constriction or interference throughout
the various body systems the body is able to receive the messages
about what it needs to fully express its maximum potential.
However, when there is interference between the brain and any part
of the body through the nerves in the form of "subluxations"
(which is a fancy term for spinal misalignments) the body reacts
much like a radio that isn't fully tuned to the radio station -
there is static, which appears in the form of a variety of symptoms
or disease in body, mind and emotions. Our whole life can be affected
in very subtle (and some times not so subtle) ways. The longer this
goes on the more we forget what it is like to be the vibrant and
healthy beings we were created to be.
Most traditional forms of chiropractic move the bones of the spine
in order to release these subluxations. Network Chiropractic, however,
utilizes various gentle contacts to release the tension or interference
in the spinal cord and thereby allows the body the ability to heal with
less physical force. These sessions are powerful in a very gentle
way. Often after sessions, people have the feeling of relaxation
or as one person said upon emerging from the treatment room, "Wow,
I feel like I've just had a one hour massage."
Why is my nerve system so important?
Your nerve system is your body's central control for coordinating
all your body's functions. Information is sent from your brain through
your spinal cord and nerves to every cell in your body with instructions
for optimal function. Information is then sent from your body to
your brain regarding proper or improper functioning. If there is
any interference along this pathway we don't express optimal health
and well-being.
Your body's innate intelligence travels along the nerves. This
is the same intelligence that made you from an egg cell and a sperm
cell or produces a scab when you cut your finger. If your body has
nerve interference, on some level you are cut off from this energy
flow. This is why on some days it may seem as if the "dimmer
switch is turned down." Removing nerve interference turns on
your body's energy.
How do I know if my nerve system is compromised?
The chiropractic term for nerve interference is subluxation (sub=less,
lux=light). Symptoms may alert us that we are subluxated. For those
people with symptoms , it may be a blessing because your body's
innate intelligence is working effectively to tell you something
is out of alignment. While symptoms are certainly not the only indicator
for subluxation it is essential that everyone has their spine checked
regularly by a chiropractor for vertebral subluxation.
What causes nerve interference?
Nerve interference is caused by physical, mental/emotional or chemical
stress that can be too overwhelming for your nerve system to handle.
Two types of subluxation may exist:
1. Structural subluxation: two vertebrae misalign resulting in
a pressure to a nerve.
2. Facilitated subluxation: the stress of an event gets translated
into a holding pattern in your spinal cord. When we experience a
trauma (physical, mental/emotional or chemical) the vibration of
the experience is sent from our brain down the spinal cord. The
spinal cord then holds the vibration of the experience as tension.
When the spinal cord is in defence it bends forward and twists.
Can nerve interference be a beneficial response to a stressful
situation?
Holding tension can be a great short-term strategy to stress, yet
over time it leads to dis-ease (reduced available energy) and disconnection from self. The
nerve system is responding as if it was still in fight or flight
from the divorce, car accident, abuse, unexpressed anger or grief,
school stress or financial pressure that a particular individual
may be experiencing.
If my nerve system has its own innate intelligence why would
I need outside assistance?
Our body does an excellent job at recovering from stress and healing
itself. Often we go on vacation or take time off and this is enough
for our body to heal itself. However sometimes the type of stress
is too overwhelming for our nerve system to recover. This occurs
when the type of stress is too large or there have been too many
small stresses over a period of time. When this happens our brain
and body does such a successful job of protecting itself, that we
lose the strategy and connection to unwind our own tension.
Why is it that we lose our health and wellness?
Researchers today believe that we lose our health and wellness
because of the way we experience our world. When an event occurs
that our brain determines to be unsafe for us to fully experience,
the energy and information of that event is translated into vibration
and tension, which is then stored in the body. It is not unlike
the after-image of a camera flash bulb. Our body then "walls
off" the offending energy and tension over time with muscle
spasm, spinal distortion - "defence posture." Much of
what many disciplines seek to correct through adjustments, massage,
acupuncture and various therapy modalities is often a symptom of
this process. With Network Care the body learns to move away from
defence and towards growth. This allows our higher brain functions
to take control of the body and resolve the offending interference
and tension.
How does a Network Spinal Analysis entrainment help me reconnect
so my body can remember this strategy?
Your Network chiropractor makes soft contacts along your spinal
cord, which redirects your brains attention to the area of your
spine that went into defence, thereby allowing your brain to choose
a different strategy. The beautiful part about this process is that
in the middle of your tension is a soft spot of free energy called
a Spinal Gateway. It is analogous to the eye of a hurricane. When
your brain connects to this area of free energy it is as if the
computer screen is wiped clean and your body and brain are able
to move from defence into safety. The more these Spinal Gateways
are accessed the more open we become, allowing us to move from defence
into growth. As this occurs our nerves relay information of peace
and ease to our cells instead of tension and protection.
It is imperative our physiology learns these strategies in order
to grow and evolve. Life's richness is found in greater depth...having
a free and flexible nerve system is essential to achieve this
state.
What does a light touch contact at a Spinal Gateway do?
When a light force is applied to the body, research shows that
there is a brain/body shifting from stress physiology to one of
reassessment, growth and reorganization. Energy that was formerly
bound in adaptive structural changes appears to be liberated for
constructive purposes. Consequences of this are increased spinal
and neural integrity and wellness. Network Spinal Analysis allows
individuals to move from stress physiology to safety and from safety
to growth. As this occurs new strategies and spinal and neural outcomes
develop which have never been reported elsewhere.
Can such a light force make a difference?
The human nerve system is designed to respond to wind, the brush
of a feather, someone whispering "I love you," the gentle
touch of a loved one; the input into your nerve system doesn't
have to be forceful in order for your body to know that something
is happening or for changes to be made. What is most important is
that your body is receiving exactly the right amount of information,
at the right place and right time.
How long do I need to come for care?
That's an individual question; it all really depends on what your
goals for health and wellness are. Research shows that significant
changes in a person's physical, mental and emotional state begin
within the first eight weeks of care. It also has determined that
people under Network Care for more than two years were still showing
improvements in all areas of health and wellness, suggesting enhanced
wellness accrues with time under Network Care. There appears to
be no limit to improvement of a person's physical health, emotional
health, ability to adapt to stress and enhanced quality of life.
During your initial report of findings, we will help you plan your
goals for care.
I'm pregnant. Should I wait until after I have a baby to start?
The answer is no. This is such an important time to make certain
that your body is functioning at its optimum potential. The first
4-5 months of pregnancy, Network Spinal Analysis care is performed
without variation. After 5 months, entrainments are made while using
body pillows and lying on your side.
Can Network Spinal Analysis help children?
Network Spinal Analysis is a wonderful gift to any child to assist
the body in developing wellness strategies early in life. It strives
to help children perceive the environment with less stress, express
emotions more effectively, have more awareness of their spines,
verbalize a body sense, awareness, or emotion, make healthier internally-guided
choices, and meet the world with greater love.
In the course of care, it is common for parents to remark that
their child's disposition has improved, that they learn better in
school, are more at peace, sleep better and in general, seem to
function without restriction.
We can establish new spinal strategies for infants and children
that allow for greater self-observation and regulation of spinal
tension patterns. It is extremely important for developing children
and young adults to have a nerve system that can support a positive
way of being in the world.
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Will my pain and/or symptom go away?
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What about my...pain?
Network Spinal Analysis helps the body to help itself. Rather than
treat a symptom we help the person. When functioning improves then
the need for pain signals often abates. The pain is only the signal,
and not the problem itself.
Symptoms are warnings
Symptoms, diseases and conditions are warning signs that the body
is overloaded and cannot properly deal with itself or its environment,
much like the temperature light on a cars dashboard comes on when
the engines cooling system cannot deal with internal or external
temperatures.
Symptoms have advantages
Pain will stop you doing things that may injure you further. Can
you remember when pain stopped you from burning yourself badly?
Pain encourages you to rest. Pain stimulates the body's tissue healing
mechanisms. A fever raises the body's temperature higher than most
bacteria can tolerate. Vomiting or diarrhoea gets rid of material
the body rejects.
When will the pain go away?
We tell our practice members that we do not want their pain to go
away until their body is working better and no longer needs it.
Network Spinal Analysis is a great way to get your body working
better. When you let your engine cool, the temperature light will
go out.
We have no way to judge symptoms
We have no reliable way to judge symptoms as good or bad. Just as
vomiting may be a sign that our body is ridding itself of unwanted
chemicals it could also mean more serious problems. Most symptoms
are actually the body trying to heal itself.
Worried about pain and symptoms?
Diagnosing and treating pain and symptoms is the domain of medicine.
If you are worried about symptoms then please get yourself checked
by a medical doctor you trust. There are times when medical intervention
is entirely appropriate and it may even save your life. However,
medical intervention is rarely a valid reason to stop Network Care,
and may not help you in your healing journey.
The Bottom Line!
Every Network Spinal Analysis practitioner will do all in their
power to assist your body in getting to the core of the problem.
People under Network Care have reported great improvement and resolution
of a wide range of physical complaints such as back pain, neck pain,
headaches, muscle stiffness, eczema, menstrual cramps and dizziness
just to name a few. The likelihood of your pain and symptoms being
resolved is great, if you are committed to giving yourself some
time to experience Network Spinal Analysis and are open to making
appropriate life changes. Symptoms are truly a manifestation of
something bigger.
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