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About Network Chiropractic - Network Spinal
Analysis
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About
Network Spinal Analysis by Donald Epstein, D.C.
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Hi, and thank you for inquiring about Network Chiropractic!
Network Chiropractic refers
to Chiropractors who utilize Network Spinal Analysis, a totally
gentle, safe and extremely effective way to evaluate
and adjust the spine. The purpose of Network Chiropractic
care is to allow restoration of proper nerve function for
full health expression and peak performance.
On this web page you will find a description of Network Chiropractic
as well as questions and answers that you hopefully will find
informative. People from all walks of life, and all ages receive
Network care.
Research at the University of California, Irvine demonstrated
that patients in Network
Care reported significant improvement in Physical Health and
symptoms, Emotional/Mental Health and symptoms, Stress, and
Life Enjoyment. A unique Wellness Index was developed to assess
these categories for overall quality of life. Seventy Six
percent of the over 2,800 patients improved in every category.
Although physical symptoms changed most often within the first
couple of months, patients reported their overall life enjoyment
and quality of life continuing to improve year after year.
People in Network Care tend to make healthier choices. Suddenly
the exercise, diet,
supplements, meditation or yoga that may have been resulting
in minimal wellness benefits increased in effectiveness. Saying
it differently, people in network care, often double their
perceived wellness.
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What makes Network Spinal Analysis unique
and effective?
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A Gentle and extremely effective systematic two-step method:
First releasing the
soft tissue structures that can twist, pull and bind the spinal
bones. These soft tissue structures include the muscles and
"Saran wrap-like" sheath that surrounds the brain
and spinal cord called the meninges. Releasing these soft
tissues that bind the spinal bones brings greater ease to
the whole spinal system.
Structurally guiding
the misaligned spinal bones into proper alignment.
Because of this two step process, the body can be realigned
with the most gentle and lightest force adjustments with no
cracking sounds or twisting movements. It just makes
natural sense to first release the tight binding rubber band-like
soft tissue pulling on the spine before the bones are free
to move into alignment.
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A Different Approach
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Network Chiropractic makes the adjustment process easy and
more lasting because tight soft tissues are not again pulling
the bones out of alignment. Also, many of the vertebrae automatically
go back in alignment when the "soft tissue tight rubber
band-like" pattern along the spine is released in step
one. When the body is allowed to correct many of the bony
misalignments itself then it starts to learn and remember
how to be more self-correcting and self-sufficient.
What are Vertebral Subluxations?
The first and most vital kind of subluxation is called the
Facilitated Subluxation, where the nerves and spinal
cord are actually stretched, twisted or scarred. This causes
irritation and malfunction of the nervous system. The facilitated
subluxation is adjusted with extremely gentle pressure on
the spine. This type of subluxation is most likely associated
with emotional, mental and chemical stress from which the
body-mind could not recover.
The second kind of subluxation is the Structural Subluxation,
where a vertebra is misaligned. This may cause a pressure
effect on the nervous system that controls function in your
body. The structural subluxation will be gently and precisely
realigned with the rest of the spine. A structural subluxation
is usually caused by a mechanical or physical stress from
which the body could not recover, like a fall, car accident,
sports injury, poor posture or bad work environment.
How Do I Know If I Have Vertebral Subluxations?
You probably don't know, unless you've had your spine checked
recently by a Doctor of Chiropractic. Vertebral subluxations
may be painful but often they are not. Some of the symptoms
associated with Vertebral Subluxation may cause headaches,
neck or back pain/stiffness, radiating pain into arms or legs,
numbness, fatigue, clicking jaw, a feeling of wanting to "crack"
your neck, back or other joints. Often you may have no symptoms.
If you look in a mirror and notice uneven hips, shoulders
or ears, or generally have poor posture, you probably have
one or more Vertebral Subluxations. The best way to find
out if you have any Vertebral Subluxations in your spine is
to have a computerized spinal exam, called a CET SCAN (computerized
electrothermography)
What Are Chiropractic Adjustments?
Each Network Adjustment is specifically designed for you,
just like a fine-tailored suit
that is measured and made for you.
Choosing from six different chiropractic techniques, the
Network Chiropractor selects the technique for you at that
visit. Each of the six chiropractic techniques works differently
to release different aspects of your misaligned spine.
During a visit you may receive 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 different
gentle Chiropractic techniques depending on exactly what your
body needs. This moment-to-moment honouring of what your
body needs makes the healing process gentle, empowering, powerful
and effective for the practice member.
The Network Chiropractor uses the lightest force possible
and yet creates enhanced health and well-being. The adjustments
are made along the spine and are as gentle as the pressure
that you could comfortably apply to your closed eyelid.
The Network Chiropractor is using the principle of leverage
when he makes the light
gentle adjustments. You can push a huge boulder from a cliff
without having to ram it with huge force if you use the leverage
of a tree branch. This is the fundamental idea. Putting the
lever in the exact right place, at the right time with the
right amount of light force, you can easily move the boulder.
Likewise, Network Doctors are trained in postgraduate courses
on Network Spinal Analysis to know the exact leverage point
and manoeuvres to utilize on the spine.
Why Are Gentle Light Adjustments So Empowering
For Your Healing?
The Network Chiropractor makes a gentle touch, pressure or
tap using leverage. As
soon as he sees the practice member's body respond and start
to work with the adjustment, the chiropractor steps back and
lets the practice member's body work with the adjustment.
In this way we are not overpowering the practice member's
nervous system, but instead allowing it to do most of the
work itself. This encourages and actually teaches the body
to become self-corrective and more self-reliant in the future.
It is like a parent showing a child how to tie his or her
shoes, but then stepping back and letting the child practice
and work with tying the laces.
How Long Will It Take?
A practice members response to Network Chiropractic is as
varied as there are kinds of people on the planet. Some practice
members will see changes immediately, while for others recovery
takes several months or longer. The longer your spine and
nervous system have been neglected, the more severe your subluxations.
Also, the older you are, the more time the healing of your
spine, nervous system and body will require. This is why very
young children and babies make the best practice members.
To find out more about what our practice members think about
Network Care click here.
Why Choose Network Chiropractic?
If the parent steps in all the time and does the shoe
tying for the child, he or she never becomes empowered and
self-sufficient. Healing is about empowering and freeing the
awesome power you have inside of you to heal. By using light
force then stepping back to let your body work, the Network
Chiropractor is letting the greatest, wisest Doctor, the Doctor
within you, do the corrective work.
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