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Here are several different types of imaging technologies on the same patient.
Each has its own strengths and weaknesses.
This patient (GB) was injured while playing rugby in Australia - he was knocked unconscious
for a couple of minutes and has since suffered some bizarre symptomatology, most
notably imbalance. The primary injury occurred when he was knocked to the
ground, landing on his stomach with his head turned to the side and another
player landed on his upper back/head.
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This next patient (CB) was injured in a head-on collision.
She was traveling about 30mph, when another vehicle turned in front of her at
about 25mph. The collision resulted in a total loss of this patient's
vehicle. In the collision, the patient (CB) had her left hand on the
steering wheel, which resulted in a hyperextension of her wrist - the
hyperextension fractured her scaphoid bone (a bone in the wrist). In
addition to the wrist injury, the patient sustained a cervical hyperflexion
injury and an atlas (C1) vertebral subluxation complex.
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This next patient (RG), is a 23-year-old male (at the time of
the radiographs) who was injured at work. In addition to helping him
recover from his work-related injuries, we were able to help him recover from a
mild scoliosis. The primary course of care was correcting his atlas
subluxation with the Atlas
Orthogonal percussion instrument and adjusting his lumbopelvic (lower back)
region.
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The x-ray on the left is the "before" (5/30/95) x-ray
showing a 10-degree scoliosis (Cobb method). The x-ray on the
right is the "after" (6/26/95) x-ray - the spine is in a
normal, neutral/balanced position. The films were taken 27-days
apart.
The upper cervical spine is very important for postural
consideration. Just because there's a scoliosis in the lower back
doesn't imply that the lower back needs to be adjusted - the entire
spine must be considered as a whole. In this patient's case, we
had to adjust his atlas and then once that area stabilized, we adjusted
his pelvis. It's truly amazing what the body can do once all
interference is removed to the expression of well-being! |
This patient (CE), is a 7-year-old boy who had his first x-ray
on 4/30/99. Then, a couple of days later he fell out of a tree
approximately 12-feet, landing on his back and right side. The second
x-ray was taken on 5/5/99. The single x-ray (just below the two spinal
x-rays) was taken on 6/4/99. Note how the spine returned to it's normal
position.
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Notice the dramatic increase in scoliosis following the trauma
(upper right).
It's interesting to note that on the first x-ray (upper left), there was a mild list
(leaning over) to the right, then following the trauma, there is a
dramatic scoliosis in the opposite direction. The film just below
the two shows the correction following chiropractic care. And to think that
some people assume kids don't need chiropractic!?
These are the nasium (AKA frontal) views of the same child.
Notice the image on the left and the dramatic head tilt and atlas (C1
vertebra) side shift (elevation/rotation) to the right. The image
on the right was taken immediately following the first Atlas Orthogonal
adjustment. Notice how the atlas returned to a normal, neutral
position and the head tilt is now gone!
Think about how many children are suffering needlessly due to atlas
subluxations; they're simple to find and easy to fix - get your child
checked today for the devastating effects of nerve irritation. |
Here are some miscellaneous before and after x-rays...enjoy!
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The first set of films (from the left) shows the difference made in
two weeks [patient A.C.], the second set shows the results in a growing
child's spine (2-years apart) [patient C.D.] and the last set shows an
improvement in the cervical curve in an older patient with spinal
degeneration (1.5-years apart) [patient M.J.]. |
Here are some before and after lateral x-rays of the cervical
spine on two female patients.
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The first set of films (from the left) shows the difference made in
a few months of chiropractic care [patient T.S.] and the second set shows the results
of a couple years of care in an older patient [patient J.R.].
Remember,
structure determines
function, and function is the key to good health
and an enjoyable life! |
Here are some before and after (pre/post) x-rays of a young boy
with learning difficulties. Take note of his lower neck and the left
curvature before the adjustment - look how much straighter (Orthogonal)
his neck is following his 1st specific upper cervical adjustment!
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The first x-ray (on the left) shows the effects of an Atlas
Subluxation Complex [patient D.K.] and the second x-ray shows the
correction of the Vertebral
Subluxation Complex (VSC) [patient D.K.].
Following the first adjustment, D.K. noted significant improvements
in his ability to sleep, increased energy and his parents stated that he
seems to "notice more around him."
How many children like D.K. are suffering from Vertebral
Subluxation? Why do so many children go unchecked for nerve
interference (VSC)? How many times have we heard teachers say
that, "Johnny just isn't performing to his
potential"?
The answer is simple - most people are unaware of the devastating
effects of Vertebral Subluxation Complex. Spread the
word...Chiropractic increases EVERYBODY'S potential! |
Here are some before and after (pre/post) x-rays of a
46-year-old female patient with scoliosis. The changes noted are from
5-months of specific chiropractic care.
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The first x-ray (on the left) shows the effects of a spine in a bad
state of Health. Note the distance the spine has traveled from the
center of gravity and note the amount of bend/twist. This, left
uncorrected will surely lead to advanced degeneration of the spinal
joints and will definitely lead to further twisting over
time.
The picture on the right shows what 5-months of specific chiropractic
care can do! By correcting the spinal dysfunction, this patient is
taller, has less muscular spasm, feels better and is overall
healthier. Research over the last 85-years proves that twisted
spines wear-out faster, create pain more often and can lead to spinal
nerve compression.
What makes more sense...Wait until you need surgery and live a life
of chronic pain, or correct it before it ruins your life?
This
is just one of the many "miracles" that occur on a very
regular basis in chiropractic clinics all over the world! Have you
had your families spines checked by a specific chiropractor lately? |
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