In my
last blog, I discussed the different types of chiropractic care and how my
practice stands apart from the others. I mentioned my use of Chiropractic
BioPhysics, Mirror Image Adjustments, Mirror Image Exercises, and traction, but
many of you likely don’t know what this entails. Here, I’ll explain these
methods further so that you can better understand them!
First, Chiropractic
BioPhysics (CBP). CBP was developed and began to be studied in the 1970s by
Donald D. Harrison, PhD, DC, MSE and involves a higher level of spine
remodeling techniques (which I will discuss later in this blog) than
traditional chiropractic care.[1]
If you are unsure of CBP, rest assured that it is not a “trend”—it is a
technique taught in graduate courses at universities all over the world, and
the extensive clinical trials and research studies that have been conducted
over the past three decades have proved that its techniques and methods produce
better results.[2]
CBP-trained chiropractors learn the latest approaches to treat spine disorders
and improve their patients’ health and overall wellbeing, which is something I
am truly passionate about.
So,
what are the spine remodeling techniques involved in CBP? It begins with an
examination of your posture, including x-ray analysis which I will share with you,
compared to the ideal spine. See the image to get an idea of what the CBP
Full-spine Normal Model looks like. This determines if/where
any rotational (turn, twist, tilt) and translational (up, down, left, right,
forward, back) abnormalities occur. In doing this, essentially I am using
biology, physiology, physics, geometry, and anatomy to identify any spinal
problems you may be experiencing. [3]
Once
these problems are identified, we will move on to your Mirror Image treatment,
another aspect of CBP. The Mirror Image Adjustments begin the process, and with
these adjustments I place your body in the exact opposite position of the
abnormal alignment of your spine. I use a table with movable parts to do Mirror
Image Adjustments, which stimulates the nerves that control position and tone.
Your adjustments will help to improve movement and aid your body in resetting
its proper balance and muscle tone.
While
Mirror Image Adjustments “retrain” your body into the correct position, Mirror
Image Exercises help to maintain these changes. I will provide you with the
proper exercises for your particular spinal problem(s), and you will do these
exercises at home on a daily basis. For patients who are more advanced or need
greater correction, active resistance bands and specific equipment may be used
during these exercises. This improves patients’ flexibility and strengthens the
spinal muscles that have become weakened over time.
Next
is traction. The traction system that I created for my office consists of
various straps that are placed and adjusted according to your personal health
needs. For instance, if I analyze your x-rays and find that your neck does not
have the proper curvature and instead tilts forward, I will place a strap
across your forehead, hook the strap to the traction device until the proper
position is achieved, and allow the traction to go to work. The vibrating
floorboard stimulates your nervous system and essentially “tells” your body
that this is the position it should
keep.
Another important aspect of
our process is that you can do at home is Mirror Image Spinal Remodeling. Using
a Denneroll orthotic device (made of a hard foam material) that I will teach you
how to use, you will have the ability to continue your remodeling care on your
own—essentially anywhere you’d like! The
Denneroll can be easily moved so that you can lie comfortably upon it and apply
the right amount of pressure to help restore proper alignment.
As
your treatment plan progresses, the particular adjustments I do may vary, and
we may modify your Mirror Image Exercises and Mirror Image Spinal Remodeling. “Research on CBP Mirror Image techniques has
found that the average patient achieves a 50% improvement in their spine and
posture abnormality over the course of their initial 2-3 month regimen of
care.”[4]
If you are vigilant about the at-home treatments I prescribe for you and the traction
goes according to plan you will be well on your way to recovery. In my next
blog, I will describe the lifestyle changes you can—and should—implement in
addition to these treatments in order to speed the entire process.
If you
have questions about anything I’ve mentioned in this post, please feel free to
contact me. I’d be happy to answer and let you know more about Chiropractic
BioPhysics and what I do!
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