Chiropractic Exam

The purpose of the initial consultation is a meet and greet for you and/or family with the doctor. The aim is to discuss your health concerns, health history, goals you wish to achieve from care and to access any underlying concerns.

Our Exam Process is non-evasive and will establish the level of brain – body connection and proper movement. Tests can include; reflexes, flexibility, neurological assessment, orthopedic testing, postural and physical tests. Digital x-rays are also taken to identify structural imbalances if deemed necessary. X-rays can help us see what is going on and help locate any bone abnormalities, fractures, abnormal curvatures, and reveal any phase of spinal degeneration/osteoarthritis.

After reviewing all the information gathered in the consultation, examination and x-rays, the doctor will be able to give you an accurate assessment of your current health status, primarily focused on the condition of your spine and nerve system.

Following the discussion of where and what is going on with your spine comes the recommendation of care. This recommendation is based purely on the tests and examinations conducted on your first visit. It takes into consideration the severity of your concerns, age and condition of your spine, and time frame of how long the problem has been present for. This recommendation is unique to every individual. The most important part following this recommendation is establishing mutually achievable goals from care that we can work towards. Should you decide to begin care based on the recommendation and goals you set from care, the next step is beginning your care plan.

Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic care is a system of healthcare that address and improves the function of the brain and the nervous system by adjusting (or re-establishing normal movement and function) the vertebra in the spine. These “adjustments” reintegrate the nerves of the spine – and corresponding peripheral nerves- to the brain to create optimum communication between the brain, and all cells, organs, tissues and systems of the body – including the immune system.

Brain Tap

Brain Tap is a quick and easy way to relax, reboot and revitalize by simply optimizing your brain’s peak potential—anytime, anywhere. Backed by neuroscience and research, “braintapping” is proven to help people who experience high stress, difficulty sleeping, low energy, and other lifestyle challenges. Brain tap guides your mind from an awake, reactionary mind into an intuitive, creative state, then to a place where super-learning and healing can occur, with the outcome being a heightened state of consciousness with crystal clear focus.

Neuro-Infiniti

In our office, we utilize the Neuroinfiniti Scanner which is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that allows us to measure your nervous system objectively, over a period of time.

What does the NeuroInfiniti Measure?

The NeuroInfiniti’s Stress Response Evaluation (SRE) measures seven different things:

– Brainwaves
– Respiration
– Heart Rate
– Heart Rate Variability
– Temperature
– Galvanic Skin Response
– Muscle tone (sEMG)

Why measure these things?

Static – or baseline – readings of these seven modalities give us an excellent window into the patient’s cortical and limbic function. However, the brilliance of the SRE is that it not only measures how these seven modalities respond to a stressor but equally, if not, more importantly, it also measures how quickly the patient recovers from the stressor (if they recover at all!)

How is the test performed?

Once the patient is hooked up to the individual sensors, the SRE itself is a computerized, scripted evaluation that will take a patient through the following series of stressors and recoveries:

– Eyes open baseline reading
– Eyes closed baseline reading
– Math stressor (Cognitive Challenge)
– Recovery period
– Noise stressor (Emotional Challenge)
– Recovery period
– Breathing stressor (Physical Challenge)
– Recovery

How long does it take?

The exam itself records a little over 12 minutes of data; however, there are several versions of the exam. The longest version is a fully scripted session which includes all of the voice prompts and some patient education, and it runs approximately 20 minutes. For those who are concerned about time – or prefer a little more control – there are versions without any voice prompts leaving you in charge of the time and prompting content.

What does it all mean?

The human body is a fantastic self-healing, self-regulating organism that is capable of incredible feats in order to survive and thrive. An essential part of its existence is the ability to adapt to the changing environment in which it lives. How healthy you are is a direct reflection of how well your nervous system:

– Perceives a stressor
– Adapts to the stressor
– Recovers from the stressor

Stressors in life are unavoidable and not necessarily bad things. Though it is hard to pinpoint, there is a point at which stressors go from mere challenges to ones with damaging and lasting consequences. In some cases, an individual challenge may be of a “trauma level”, while on the other hand, some stressors may be of a small but chronic nature. The problem for most people is that they are so good at mentally adapting to stress that they are no longer conscious of the weight it is putting on their system. The NeuroInfiniti is able to show you – and the patient- exactly how well they respond to stressors.

What does the SRE Show?

When someone perceives a threat, the brain should immediately flood the bloodstream with Cortisol and Adrenalin. What else happens?

– Your beta waves should spike as you calculate how to avoid the danger
– Respiration should increase
– Heart rate should increase
– Blood should rush to major muscle groups causing a drop in extremity temperature
– Your hands should get clammy
– Your muscle tone should increase

On the SRE, we are looking to see if all of the patient’s systems respond appropriately for the stressor and in a coordinated fashion. Finally, we are looking to see how quickly all of the readings return to baseline once the stressor is removed.