How Is Body Balance Determined?

Body Imbalance can be determined a number of ways:

  • Head Tilt
  • Restricted Neck Movement
  • Pelvic Distortion
  • Bilateral Body Weight Difference
  • One Leg Shorter Than The Other
  • Nerve Heat Graph
  • Computerized EMG Analyis
  • Specific X-Ray Analysis

The anatometer is an instrument used to measure spinal biomechanics which help the doctor determine the state of body balance. By using the anatometer we can provide:

  • Precise measurements of postural changes
  • Provide timely and effective patient examinations
  • Reduce the dependency on repeated x-rays, saving you time and money

As a modern chiropractic office, we are committed to using the highest quality research and clinical grade chiropractic instrumentation available for the sole purpose of detecting and correcting of interference to your nervous system. The tools we use for this purpose are SEMG and Thermography.

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SEMG (Surface Electromyography)

SEMG stands for surface electromyography. An EMG reveals information about the electrical activity of the muscles around the spine and help us measure the effects of body imbalance. It is similar in function to an EKG which measures heart muscle activity. It is totally non-invasive does not cause pain or irritation. Muscles have a tendency to brace in response to spinal misalignments caused from body imbalance. These misalignments create nerve interferences which effect muscles, blood vessels and internal organs. The SEMG can help verify the severity of your condition and help track your progress once body balance has been restored with the NUCCA spinal correction.


Thermography

All subluxations are misalignments, but all misalignments are not subluxations. One of the characteristics of vertebral subluxations is that they cause interference with the normal flow of nerve impulses and this effects the sympathetic nerve system. Nerve interference and body imbalance can create an imbalance in blood flow which cause differences in temperature. Thermography is the best way to see this difference, while being completely non-invasive to the body.
Visualizing the temperature patterns on
the body therefore gives us an indirect
assessment of the physiology of the patient.

The Tytron C-3000 is a device that scans differences in skin temperature. It is the fastest and most effective device available to date. With one pass of the scanner, you see segmental temperature graphs and a computer generated color "heat" image (thermogram). The doctor correlates your thermography readings with other exam findings to determine your treatment needs.

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Why does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.
What's a side effect?
It may sound like a bonus; something extra, but chiropractors know it should more accurately called an "unintended effect," and "unwanted effect" or in some cases an "adverse effect." A pill can't come close to matching your body's ability to create and deliver the essential compounds it needs. That's when it's important to make sure your nervous system is working correctly—the purpose of chiropractic care!