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In his recent best-selling in depression of resulting book, The Brain’s Way of Healing, he comments: cranial vault “I view it as prudent to have a Matrix assessment A case of mistaken Subluxation: Being licensed as a chiropractor and a naturo-after a blow to the head… observing such cases path has provided me with a unique has perspective led me to hope By that Dr. soon, Matrix Repat-George Roth on various conditions encountered terning in practice. will be routinely applied in hospital 2 emergency Early on in my studies in chiropractic, I began departments.” to Observations in a new light identity? nd ed es ed. ay an ed of 1, ve ay re ly, if at he ld re ve to is us a ea al he is ro-ng al-ny ng ns ve question why we needed to treat the same area recently searched the Internet for scientific Startling Observations: The Evolution of Chiropractic to support chiropractic. Unfortu-Bone Enlarges with Injury! over and over again. I thought that Through if we were a combination evidence of relentless question-most of the references emphasized While studying radiology in chiropractic and evaluation of nately, measurable, objective truly addressing the cause of the ing problem; it the lack of scientific validation or measur-school, I noticed that the size of a structure on changes (biomechanical, structural, radio-should not keep coming back. As I pursued ad-able to support graphic, biochemical and outcomes neurological) in my the basic tenets of one side of the body was often different than our profession. At best, there are a few studies its counterpart on the other side. For example, A Testable Hypothesis for a M ditional studies in osteopathy, I began notice and those own to practice of my students and Fracture Resistance Figure 4, Post-treatment: Femoral and that demonstrate a modest colleagues, I was gradually able to evolve a advantage for chi-the proximal femoral or humeral head, or the that some very gentle approaches seemed to be tibial epiphyses restored to same size as ropractic manipulation over some prescription Concussion tibial plateau on one side was noticeably larger A method to identify and resolve many of the the right side, following treatment. *Note having beneficial results. At the same osseous time, I (and hap-medications for certain than the opposite side in the same individual. other fascial) effects of injury and conditions, such as opening of the medial joint space. back pain. However, My professors were unable to shed any light on pened to notice that the unilateral enlargement of our clinical thus improve outcomes. Over the the overall impression is that been chiropractic science years, this protocol has recognized by a is still relatively un-these findings. As an anatomy lab instructor at osseous structures, such as the tibial plateau or and that are only mini-the college and from subsequent observations chiropractors, as chiropractors well as structure of the cranium. It was only when I growing number of proven the on distal femoral condyles, which I clinicians had noticed mally from accepted as part of I the health care team. of cadaverous specimens, I was able to confirm B and researchers various fields. embarked a study of osteopathic medicine I have been a chiropractor for over 40 years, these differences. At the time, these facts were in prior years, appeared to literally have been be-gratified to note that many of them that I realized how profound this omission was. “shrink” but early the in my career, I became convinced that filed away, and it was only many years later that have been able to reproduce same measur-The more I investigated this the important aspect of these fore my eyes, with application gentle I I was not achieving the kinds of results prom-these early observations came to be viewed in a observed. of human anatomy and the common injuries, able outcomes, which approaches. This startling outcome seemed to ised when I attended school. I also witnessed new light, based on my clinical research. My goal has always been to find measurable which can often lead to life-altering outcomes, many of techniques my colleagues disheartened By carefully examining a better quality skel-C be accompanied by almost immediate pain re-of the we, becoming as the more I recognized how important it was for evidence to support any or failing in practice. They had come into this etal model, which is cast from a real skeleton, me to incorporate a rational approach to the chiropractors, duction and improved biomechanical function. In provide. I have often wondered high expectations and a sincere you can verify many of these same discrepan-how things might be profession different if with our profession treatment of this area. certain cases, we were able to verify these find-to help their devel-fellow humans, but the cies for yourself. Besides the examples of the integrate the latest By applying the principle of identifying were to embrace and desire types of treatments they were taught did not femur, tibia and humerus mentioned earlier, ings radiologically. molecular biomechan-and normalizing the structure of the cranial opments in cell biology, Indirect incoming impact Outgoing live up to these expectations. a close inspection of the spine can be very impact, re-4, ics, biomedical and bio-electricity bones, as with areas of the I body, have As other a naturopath, was we also interested in how engineering D via cervical spine and Like many of you, I pursued a long search vealing. Note the differences in the size (width, 5 . These emerging disciplines resulting in expansion witnessed a remarkable degree of success in are crucial to our these structural changes might influence physi-for additional modalities to improve my results, depth and height of the articular at vault facial structures helping individuals recover from many dev-understanding of the effects of injury at the most of processes) cranial my body. outcomes and give me the confi-various levels throughout the spine. Figure 1 For example, I had noticed that several astating ology. neurological consequences, including fundamental level of validate the human It is my dence to be able to find and resolve my patient’s demonstrates these differences in the size of cognitive, visual, and seemed neu-belief that these scientific advances would sup-cases of auditory, cardiac vestibular arrhythmia to resolve 2: Cranial Vault Injury Patterns conditions. In this search, I was blessed to meet the articular processes of the atlas. I contend romuscular conditions. Several independent port much of what Figure we already provide and help after treatment of the rib cage and upper thoracic several researchers and clinicians from other that on palpation, these areas of enlargement Figure 2: Microscopic Eviden researchers have verified these outcomes. 3, 4 us evolve even further as a truly science-based Expansion with Injury, Paul fields (cell biology, biomedical engineering, In fact, may be easily mistaken for a relative rotation or of University spine. Subsequently, these improvements were plied in hospital emergency departments.” many conditions affecting quality life and even Dr. Norman Doidge, MD, who is on faculty profession. I sense that there is a growing of California, Berk orthopedic medicine, osteopathy and physical translation of the vertebral segment (see: Sub-permission from the author desire among our recently profession been to see at Columbia University and the University of MD, clinically verified by Dr. John Page, PhD (for-many we in have invited to collaborate on a serious illness. As responsible clinicians, it is our medicine). were making amazing discov-luxation: A Case of Mistaken Identity, below). role They in the health Toronto, is a world-renowned expert in the chiropractic take its rightful merly associate professor of epidemiology, Har-study to investigate the use of Matrix Repattern-responsibility to seek the of most ways eries the underlying effects of injury Recent evidence from the University Cal-effective male hockey player, who h in regarding the field of physical field of brain injury and neuroplasticity. After care industry, as leaders and biomechanical dysfunction at the cellular, ifornia, revealed by the powerful Atomic Force from knee pain for severa vard). Additional findings of normalized cholester-ing to alleviate hypertension, with a researcher at to alleviate suffering and offer our patients the medicine. The way ahead benefits not only our hearing about our approach, he conducted an bio-electrical and even the molecular level. I microscope, under the direction of physicist prevented him from playin profession but the countless individuals in-depth which levels, included obser-treatment ol investigation, and liver enzyme following of also a major teaching hospital in Toronto, Canada. means to overcome these limitations, relieve pain that for for many a system of therapeutics Paul Hansma and his team 1 , has confirmed the caused considerable pain du real solutions vations of treatments, patient interviews with who are looking for recognized the thoracolumbar region, were confirmed in both help achieve a state of optimal well-being. to be valid, it had to be congruent with this activities, such as climbing presence and of certain protein structures within painful and limiting conditions. numerous concussion and post-concussion emerging science. was able to accompli the bone that expand sound with an injury. These human and animal specimens. Positive outcomes Conclusion By applying scientific methods to only address findings are consistent with my clinical obser-bling manner. Fortunately f have also been achieved in cases of hypertension, There is a growing body of evidence that com-these issues, we have the opportunity to become References: surgeons were monitoring th vations, which were first made over 40 years snoring and sleep apnea, GERD, idiopathic throm-partners in the health care delivery mon injuries can have structural and physiologi-at the system knee with a high d ago (see central Figure 2). 1. Fantner GE, Hassenkam T, Kindt JH, Weaver JC, Birkedal H, Pechenik L, Cutroni JA, Cidade GA, Stucky GD, Morse with DE, Hansma PK, dysfunc-Sacrificial bonds hidden length due to we an underlying genet bocytopenia (associated splenic that are cal and consequences at the most profound levels of and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing dissipate energy as mineralized fibrils separate during bone fracture, Nat Mater. result, they took consistent Restoration of Bone Size 3 2005 Aug;4(8):612-6. Epub Jul 17. tion), incontinence, ED 2005 and dysmenorrhea the body. These changes appear to contribute to providing the highest level of care possible. . within one-hundredth of a and Joint Healing 2. Doidge, N., The Brain’s Way Healing, Penguin Books, New York, 2016. Similar injuries can of occur with concussion, were all surprised when th One of the significant clinical breakthroughs 3. Tommerdahl, M, Dennis, RG, et al., Neurosensory Assessment of Concussion, Mil that my colleagues and I were able to ac-and the tibial plateau of th where impact leads to transmission of energy to REFERENCES: Med. 2016 May;181(5 Suppl):45-50 had been approximately 5 m complish was that bone size appeared to be the osseous fluid components of the crani-in connective 1. MacGuintie LA, in connective tissues, In: Blank M (ed) Electromag-4. MacGuintie LA, and Streaming and piezoelectric potentials tissues, In: Streaming and piezoelectric potentials restored to normal with treatment. At first, we counterpart on the right, ha Blank M (ed) Electromagnetic fields: biological mechanisms. netic fields: biological interactions and mechanisms. Advances in Chemistry Series 250. American Chemical al vault (see Figure 2). Alterations to the interactions shape and by that amount after only a f questioned these results and followed them up Advances in Chemistry Series 250. 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Treatment has For been shown to restore the Several years ago, I treated a 15-year-old verified my contention tha more information: matrixforpractitioners.com 3. every Roth, dimension. GB, The Structural Basis of Health, Matrix Institute, Toronto, 2001. shape of the cranium, resulting in significant im-4. Doidge, N, The Brain’s Way of Healing, Penguin Books, New York, 2016. provement in neurological findings and general clinical presentation. These results prompted Dr. About the Author: Norman Doidge to suggest that Matrix Repattern-Dr. Roth is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic CC_Matrix_Sponsored_Content_DPS_Dec19_EJS.indd CC_Dec19_EJS.indd 18 2019-11-06 8:38 AM 2-3 ing be implemented as a “first intervention” for College and the Ontario College of Naturopathic Medicine and has studied osteopathic medicine at Doctors' Hospital North, Columbus, Ohio. He is the developer of Matrix head injury in his recent best-selling book 4 . After Repatterning and is the Director of Education at the Matrix Institute in Toronto. Dr. reviewing a number of remarkable recoveries us-Roth has presented seminars at numerous hospital and university-based symposia ing this form of treatment, Dr. Doidge made the throughout North America. He is the co-author, with Kerry D’Ambrogio PT, of Positional following comments: “I view it as prudent to have Release Therapy (Elsevier, 1997), and the author of The Matrix Repatterning Program a Matrix assessment after a blow to the head… for Pain Relief (New Harbinger, 2005). His work is also featured in the Brain’s Way of Healing, by Dr. Norman Doidge (Penguin, 2015). Observing such cases has led me to hope that one day Matrix Repatterning will be routinely ap-For more information: wwwmatrixforpractitioners.com I
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