2. Why
do we administer these tests?
Our purpose for administering
these tests is to detect and pinpoint abnormal function in the spine
which cannot be seen on X-ray. Abnormal spinal function causes Abnormal
Nervous System disturbance. The two standard tests will measure: a) EMG
- the amount of electrical current in the muscles, b) Thermography - skin
temperature along the spine.
3. Why is it important to monitor results?
We
want the best results for our patients like yourself. We can easily
monitor your changes through periodic progress exams. It has
been proven that a very slight amount of pressure (the weight of a dime!) can
disturb the communication of the Nervous System whether or not symptoms are
present. We used the advanced technology of the Insight Millennium to
measure the results after removing pressure. This is vitally necessary to
monitor how the spine is working. It is key to improving your health and
well being.
4. How will this test benefit you?
For
years a major concern of the public has been, "Why do I have to keep
coming back when I am pain free?" With our tests, and use of the
advanced scanning technology, it will be easier for you to understand the amount
and type of care you are receiving. And because of this technology, we can
provide a "tailor made" program to meet your specific health needs.
SEMG
SCAN
Surface Electromyography (SEMG Scan)
Your muscles are controlled by nerves. The SEMG measures how well the
motor nerves are working by reading the amount of current found in the
muscles. Subluxations (misalignments) disturb the function of the nerve
causing an abnormal amount of electrical current flowing to your muscles
(indicated by colors and/or abnormal patterns).
Muscle Balance (Symmetry)
Muscle balance is extremely important because the vertebrae in the spine depend
on the muscle to move properly. If one or more of the vertebrae are out
of their normal position, it disturbs nerve function. This disturbance
creates muscle imbalance caused by an abnormal amount of electrical current in
the muscles on either side of the spine. As a result of this disturbance,
the muscles can become weaker or stronger, tighter, or fatigued. The
abnormal muscle pattern on the scan reveals an increased amount of tension/pull
on one side compared to the other (similar to Tug-of-War).
Thermal
Scan
Temperature Differences (Thermal Scan)
The
blood vessels are controlled by the same part of the Central Nervous System that
runs your organs and glands, known as the Autonomic system. Your skin is
the largest organ of the body and the blood vessels under the skin work as the
body's thermostat. If your body temperature is 98.6 degrees, then the left
and right sides of your spine should also be the same temperature. When
the communication between the Central Nervous System and the blood vessels is
disturbed, it causes the body's thermostat to malfunction producing an
imbalanced temperature reading along the spine. This thermal scan monitors
how the Autonomic system is functioning.
