Certainty in the Adjustment The role of neurology for practising chiropractors As chiropractors, we must accept that our work is part of a bigger picture when it comes to an individual’s health and well-being. Dr. John Minardi is a 2001 graduate of Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. A Thompson-certified practi-tioner and instructor, he is the cre-ator of the Thompson Technique Seminar Series and author of The Complete Thompson Textbook – Minardi integrated Systems. in addi-tion to his busy lecture schedule, Dr. Minardi operates a successful pri-vate practice in Oakville, Ontario. E-mail [email protected], or visit www.ThompsonChiropractic Technique.com. John Minardi, BHK, DC SAMPLE CASE A 35-year-old female real estate agent presents to the clinic complaining of persistent head -aches and occasional back pain. She informs the doctor that she works very long hours, and attributes her headaches to stress at work. She also informs the doctor that she spends much of her time driving in her car, which aggravates her back pain. When the doctor asks the patient if she suffers from any other health issues, she answers no; however, she notes that she has been trying to become pregnant for several months and has been unable to conceive to this point. Physical examination reveals palpable subluxations present at C1 on the right and S1 on the left, with concurrent muscle hypertonicity of the quadratus lumborum bilaterally and the bilateral scalenes. Radiological analysis is unremarkable. The patient begins a chiropractic care regime and within a few months relays to the doctor that she is symptom-free and has never felt better in her life. Experiencing the power of the chiropractic adjustment first-hand, the patient elects to continue with regular adjustments to optimize her overall health and well-being. Within six months, she informs the doctor that she has exciting news – she and her husband are expecting their first child. How many of us in our clinics have seen individuals become pregnant under chiro-practic care, where they were never able to become pregnant before? How many of us have seen individuals with depressed immune systems suddenly become well by being adjusted? How many children have we seen whose ear infections, colic or behaviour is-sues dramatically improved with chiropractic? How was this possible? In this edition of Technique Toolbox, we will explore these questions and more as we look at the power of the chiropractic adjustment on the nervous system. WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON? As chiropractors, we have claimed to have a direct influence on a patient’s nervous sys-tem through the chiropractic adjustment, and further claim that patients who remain www.canadianchiropractor.ca 12 • CANADiAN CHiROPRACTOR | APRiL 2013
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