It all must begin with a goal for health.
"My Health Goals Are..."
Name: _______________________Date: _______________________
Briefly List Three Health Goals: (i.e. weight __ lbs; have a pain-free back; no more headaches; allergy free; able to travel without pain; exercise without restriction; be joyful; have more energy)
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To begin the process of change we need to set a goal. What are your goals? Please take a few minutes and set your goals. Contemplate what changes you would like to see. Ask yourself the question, "What if I had a magic genie?". How would I like my life and health to be?
Natural health implies "confidence" the body can heal itself. Even chronic pain, neck pain, headaches as well as muscle pain are addressed well by natural health methods used at this office.
Please read the following description of an important technique, a variation of which we use at Nonforce Chiropractic
About DNFT Presented by, Dr. William Gallagher Jr., DC, NI-COR ABM and modified slightly Dr Lee Parimuha DC
DNFT® or Directional Non-Force Technique® is the original low force chiropractic technique. It was first discovered in 1923 by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt who developed the technique and taught it until his death in 1987.
What is Directional Non-Force Technique
Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT) has gained the reputation of being able to correct difficult chiropractic cases where other approaches have failed. It does this with a low force, highly specific adjustment in a minimal number of visits. This chiropractic technique was developed and researched for 65 years by Dr. Richard Van Rumpt, DC.
Our understanding is that your body has its own innate intelligence which gives the body its life force. This life force gives it the ability to function from cells dividing to produce another human being, to breathing in your sleep, the functioning of your immune system and all other body functions.
Subluxations, misaligned structures that cause nerve interference, can pinch off nerve supply to your body's organs and systems which can in turn effect your body's ability to heal itself or to maintain good health. Without this interference, your innate intelligence can keep your body functioning at or as close as possible to 100% of its full potential.
The intent of DNFT is to correct all of these subluxations and the nerve interference they create so that your innate life force can be free to function up to its full potential. This allows your body its maximum life force and healing ability. Furthermore, correcting these subluxations can play an important role in preventing future problems from developing.
Specificity is an aspect that makes the technique so effective. In the analysis of subluxations up to twelve different directions of misalignment are taken into account on each vertebra. The soft tissue structures (ligaments, muscles and discs) that hold the vertebra in place, as well as each rib, are also analyzed for nerve interference and corrected. To maintain structural integrity, cranial bones and the TMJ are also analyzed and adjusted.
The low force adjustment is more comfortable for most than the popping and cracking that is usually associated with chiropractic. Because of the gentleness and specificity, DNFT is the technique of choice from birth through old age.
X-rays may be used to see the chronicity of a problem and help to plan care. At each visit you are re-evaluated as to how your body has healed since the last visit and to find just what needs to be adjusted at that point.
Pain relief is important to anyone who is suffering. Since pain messages are transmitted to the brain over the nervous system, correcting subluxation is of primary importance. With DNFT relief is often immediate and dramatic for spinal problems as well as for headache and extremity like frozen shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome, sprained ankles and knees.
Correcting subluxations will not only alleviate pain but will also allow the innate intelligence to effectively deal with a wide variety of other problems. This can mean increased digestion, absorption and assimilation of food and vitamins. It can help to allow your body to re-balance hormonal, immune and nervous systems which leads to a lessening of menstrual and PMS symptoms, fewer colds and increased calm energy.
Being subluxation free, many women have experienced easier pregnancies, labors and deliveries. Children may show improvement with hyperactivity, ear infections, crossed eyes, etc. The whole family may see improved health and overall feeling of well being.
