A Functional Neurological Approach

Neurology has been at the heart of the Chiropractic profession since its very beginning. But it is only in recent years that advances in clinical neuroscience have allowed us to understand how our treatments affect the nervous system; and how this effect can help us to restore and preserve good structure and function within the musculoskeletal system.

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How Chiropractic

Initiates Change

Chiropractors excel in their ability to detect subtle differences in musculoskeletal structure and function, for example through muscle testing, feeling for joint restrictions and checking for leg length discrepancies. These same skills can be applied to neurological testing in order to detect functional imbalances within the nervous system. Such functional neurological imbalances may be treated using traditional chiropractic techniques, various other sensory stimuli, as well as specific physical or cognitive exercises. Functional neurology is not a technique system. Rather, it advocates an open systems approach to treatment with the objective of restoring, improving and preserving the functionality of the patient’s nervous system.

What to Expect from Your First Visit

The First Step In The Process

Loss of wellness and vitality is a process. The journey to recovery is also a process. Adjust for Life has a staff committed to helping you find your way back from a mediore existence to a life that is vital and expressing wellness.

A courteous conversation on the phone or at the desk
Assistance with any necessary paperwork
Digital posture evaluation
An evaluation by a trained professional
Review of patient history to include discussion any previous injury
Review of symptoms and related issues
Performance of certain orthopedic, neurological and range of motion tests
Palpatory evalution of the spine: pelvis, lumbar, thoracic, cervical and occiput
Adjustment of the spine, as deemed appropriate by the chiropractor
Subjective review of patient perceived changes, if any
Ice instructions for home application
Schedule followup visit to receive report of findings and review changes if any

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chiropractic going to help me?

Chiropractic always works. Chiropractic adjustments address interference with the central nervous system called subluxation. Addressing the subluxation is the beginning of a series of events that can initiate the healing process. It is best to see the doctor of chiropractic for an evaluation of your case, so that you can make a decision about improving your quality of life.

When is the best time to see the chiropractor?

Right now! Even babies can benefit from chiropractic care, as some of the in utero positions and the birth process are enough to cause subluxation in the tender spine of the fetus and new born. An improvement in the quality of life is important at any age. Not only do children in growth spurts really benefit from chiropractic adjustments, but octogenarians also report dramatic improvements. An improvement in the quality of life is important at any age.

What is the pain I have in my body?

Pain often a signal that something is wrong in your body. Chiropractic is about finding and addressing causes.

Why should I go to a chiropractor?

Everyone experiences chemical, physical and emotional stress which cause subluxations or interference with the central nervous system. The central nervous system controls everything that happens in your body. It has been demonstrated that subluxation inhibits the immune system, and it leaves your body susceptible to pain and disease. Chiropractors seek to find and remove subluxation improving your overall health and well being.

Do chiropractic adjustments hurt or should I be scared?

No, typically adjustments do not hurt, and there is no reason to be scared. There are many chiropractic techniques, so most chiropractors can select the technique that best suits the patient.

What are the educational requirements to become a chiropractor?

The chiropractic curriculum is recognised by international accrediting agencies. Besides the required prerequisite undergraduate studies, the chiropractor has over 5,000 classroom hours, four national board exams and state exams to complete to receive a licence to practice.

I feel fine. Why should I be concerned with this thing called subluxation?

Do you know what the primary symptom is of heart disease? DEATH! Most people never know they have a heart problem. Did you know that 10mm pressure on any one of your nerves will decrease its ability to function by 60% in 15 minutes and reduce it to 50% by 30 minutes? When you think how long you have been alive, can you imagine how much damage has been done to the related organ system where there is actual pressure on the nerve with or without pain? Is it any wonder so many people suddenly have to remove organs from their body.

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