Fred DiDomenico, DC
Practice Coach and Mentor
&
Deed E. Harrison, DC
President CBP Seminars, Inc.
Vice President CBP Non-Profit, Inc.
Chair PCCRP Guidelines
Editor—AJCC
INTRODUCTION
Chiropractic was founded on the principle that the nervous system controls ALL functions of the body and spinal subluxations, individual of vertebrae out of place, impede nervous system function and can break down the body and cause disease. This is the TENET that early chiropractors risked their lives to teach. It was a segmental approach to full spine correction with B.J. Palmer leading the crusade using full spine pre and post x-rays.
Segmental Subluxation vs. Regional/Global Subluxation
After over a century of research and increased understanding of this TENET of a spinal subluxation, research now suggests that individual vertebrae do NOT readily subluxate as individual components---obviously there are exceptions to this statement (atlas laterality, retro's, spondy's, etc..). In contrast, when vertebra do displace, they subluxate within a displaced REGION of the spine or as groups of vertebra where one specific vertebra may have a greater displacement than the others.1,2
This means a whole curve or sections of the spine is displaced and is generally understood using buckling theories from graduate level courses in mechanical engineering.3-7 We now also know if one area of the spine displaces the WHOLE spine will adapt and displace to adapt to its environment, gravity. The REAL truth of spinal subluxation is REGIONS of the spine displace causing the brain to adapt the whole body structure to gravity displacing the rest of the spine to attempt to achieve balance. What does this mean? Thus, it is our perspective that nearly EVERY spinal problem is likely a FULL SPINE problem causing WHOLE spinal cord stress and strain weakening the WHOLE body? This statement is EXTENSIVELY documented in medical and chiropractic research, as well as supported in proven principles in engineering and laws of physics.
Two Questions for You to Consider
- “With this knowledge, do you think B.J. Palmer would be treating patients the same way today as he did 50-70 years ago?”
- “If the TRUTH of spinal function and subluxation is expanded today, do you think he would be correcting the spine and teaching the principle of chiropractic the same way?”
The answer to these questions is probably “NO!” If B.J. wouldn’t be doing the same thing decade after decade, then maybe today’s chiropractors should adapt their model, keeping the TRUTH of chiropractic principle alive today applied to the TRUTH of spinal function and dysfunction, subluxation, and how it relates to human health. Where do we find this TRUTH? This answer is www.chiropracticunited.com.
Chiropractic United contains extensive and up-to-date research validating spinal function and subluxation and its affect on biomechanical function of the body, overall health, quality of life as well as life span. You may be SHOCKED to learn that with the history of medicine vs. chiropractic, many of the studies are MEDICAL research where these subluxation principles are validated. Yes, we are in the midst of a transformational evolution in the chiropractic profession. In fact, with all the intra-professional battles chiropractic creates, we ALL have the RESPONSIBILITY to know this information. Let’s begin with Chiropractors!
Purpose and Mission
The purpose and mission of www.chiropracticunited.com is to educate and unite subluxation-based chiropractors and arm them with the information and technical skill that will add power, credibility and TRUTH to the very principles that began this great profession.
Corrective care grounded Chiropractors need to teach their patients to know EVERY spinal problem is a FULL SPINE, OVERALL health problem in order to shift the consciousness of the general public toward spinal subluxation and health with consistency and predictability.
It is for these 2 intentions that CBP® and Elite Coaching have come together to bring you systems to achieve these results in your practice; the research, clinical certainty achieving spinal correction from full and elevated patient commitment and retention living a chiropractic, optimal spine/optimal health lifestyle. These systems have been proven and will give you the ability to move your practice into today’s current model for the transformation of the profession now and into the future. If you are not keeping up with the times, you may be getting left behind.
In addition, tune in to www.ChiropracticUnited.com podcasts to hear Dr.’s Deed Harrison, Joe Ferrantelli and Fred DiDomenico interview the leading personalities in subluxation-based chiropractic, speak about philosophy, current issues in chiropractic politics, research and management tools that readily apply in your practice. It is the #1 and most downloaded podcast in the chiropractic profession today.
References
- Harrison DE, Harrison DD, Troyanovich SJ. Three-Dimensional Spinal Coupling Mechanics. Part I: A Review of the Literature. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998;21(2): 101-113.
- Harrison DE, Harrison DD, Troyanovich SJ. Three-Dimensional Spinal Coupling Mechanics. Part II: Implications for Chiropractic Theories and Practice. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 1998; 21(3): 177-86.
- Gilmore R. Cartastrophe theory for scientists and engineers. New York, Dover Publoications, 1981.
4. Nightingale RW, Camacho DL, Armstrong, Robinette JJ, Myers BS. J Biomechanics 2000;33:191-197.
5. Nightingale RW, McElhaney JH, Richardson WJ, Myers BS. J Biomechanics 1996;29:307-318.
6. Nightingale et al. J Bone and Joint Surgery Am 1996;78-A:412-421.
- Myers BS, Nightingale RW. J Crash Prevention and Injury Control 1999;1(1):67-82