How Do Chiropractors Find Subluxations?

 
Chiropractic is a science, philosophy and art.
 
    The philosophy of chiropractic is based on the inner or innate intelligence of the body.  The body is a self healing and regulating organism, therefore true health comes from within the body not from outside the body.  The Chiropractic philosophy holds true that the body is the best available healer.
 
    The Science of Chiropractic is based on the damaging and devastating effects the vertebral subluxation has on human health and performance.  The subluxation has been researched through modern science and has been shown to have detrimental effects on the nervous system, the muscular system and the osseous (bone) system.  Through modern science, chiropractors are able to measure the effects of the vertebral subluxation and show patients how subluxations damage health.
 
The Tools For Detection Of Vertebral Subluxation
 
    Modern and progressive chiropractors use the Subluxation Station computerized analytical device for measuring the effects of the subluxation complex.  This analysis consists of the following:
 
Surface Electromyography (SEMG):  SEMG measures abnormal muscle function.  The results of this test demonstrates abnormal spinal muscle contraction and abnormal spinal muscle asymmetry, important aspects of the vertebral subluxation complex.
 
Thermography (Thermal Scanning):  Thermography measures the function of the autonomic nervous system.  The autonomic nervous system controls the function of all the organs and systems in the body.  If the autonomic system is not functioning properly, the body is not as healthy as it could be.  Subluxations place stress on the autonomic nerves of the spine, disrupting nerve flow.
 
Other Testing:
 
    At times, chiropractors may use other testing to help locate vertebral subluxations and subluxation damage.  These tests include, but are not limited to X-ray, MRI, Digital Inclinometry, Algometry, Motion Palpation, Spinal Reflex Analysis, Spinal Challenges and Muscle Testing.