Let me tell you a secret… Doctors get too much credit for their patients getting well. How well does a procedure or medication work on a cadaver? I know this seems like a weird point to make but stick with me here. What is the difference between a cadaver and you and me? The cadaver […]
Archives for April 2022
The Penumbra Effect
A lot of our patients experience neurological changes after an adjustment. There are lots of reasons for this but today we are going to specifically talk about the Penumbra effect. When the atlas misaligns, it stretches the spinal cord via the dentate ligaments. This mechanical strain pools blood within the spinal cord by blocking venous […]
Didi’s Story
On Sept. 14, 2019, I was the passenger in a vehicle that was rear-ended. Because they hit the tow hitch, based on all the science, and being a woman, my brain absorbed the majority of the impact, as well as injuries in my neck and right hip, leaving me in constant pain and permanently disabled. […]
Wolff’s Law
Wolff’s Law is the idea that the bones of a healthy person will adapt and change according to the demands placed on them. For example, if the bones are subjected to heavier and heavier loads, they will naturally reconstruct themselves to accommodate that weight. This is how bones typically respond to stress. This law explains why bone […]
