The Missing Link
Quite a few years ago I came across a training program called “Light Touch Therapy” which dealt with aligning and balancing the posture by way of lightly rub (or just energetically activating) certain meridian reflex points on the buttocks, spinal column, shoulder, neck and abdomen. Prior to the therapy, client’s postural distortions would be evaluated via a plumb line and visual observation. These distortions would be the amount of deviation from plumb line (in inches), presence of flexion, pelvis rotation and shift. A simple calculation and empirical therapy steps (based on Dr. John Hurley DC of 1920’s, followed up with Dr. Rosquist and using the laws of mechanic) would then be used to start the adjustment. I found this method so intriguing that I kept studying the mechanics of body posture and its astounding effects on total health and wellbeing. I went through more training and received certification in biomechanic.
The results of postural correction on the entire body system was nothing but miraculous, at times its similarity with homeopathy was astonishing, when following the therapy many old, chronic ailments would start to show up, making the body take them on and finally deal with them. Herxheimer reactions (healing crisis) were not uncommon. I saw very skinny young boys and girls with “beer belly” even on the best nutritional regimen whose bulge disappeared after a posture correction.
Our body structure is held in place with the help of bones, muscles (ligaments, tendons, joints) and fascia. Any distortion or disorder in any of these organs will affect almost every part of our body. These organs but are under constant attack from birth throughout the life. External forces such as extreme pressures, hits, falls and other traumas and accidents all contribute to postural misalignment. A stationary, sedentary lifestyle (such as prolonged sitting by the TV/computer, Cellphone or in the car behind the wheel) helps posture distortion. In addition, our vertebral discs get their nutrition/oxygen via diffusion/convection from vertebral endplates as the disks have no blood supply of their own, and the diffusion takes place only under load/movement. No exercise or movement translates in no nutrition/oxygen to our vertebral discs resulting in inevitable disc degeneration. Another factor in posture misalignment is lack of nutrients. Our cells need proper nutrients in proper amounts as well as enough oxygen to function correctly. Today our food generally lacks good nutrients and our air has less oxygen as it used to. Our posture is also directly and bidirectionally related to our mood/emotions. Our autonomic nervous system correlates well with our psychological state: sad and depressed people are usually slouching while happy energetic ones are in extended position!
One of Skenar Therapy protocols (a type of biofeedback device in which I had extensive training) called “Little Wing” aimed at balancing the sphenoid bone in the skull. This bone is of outmost importance as it connects to almost every other bone in the skull. Any misalignment of this bone will affect our entire system including hormonal and nerves. It was amazing how addressing this bone relieved chronic head- aches, improved sinus troubles, vision, mood and the list goes on. The Skenar results was another indication for me that a chiropractic test/adjustment is a necessity for a comprehensive health plan. There is also a new simple procedure from a Chiropractor to address the imbalances of the skull bones. Called “Cranial Facial Release” .It involves inserting a small balloon in the nasopharynges and inflating
It for a second. This procedure is way faster and more effective than Skenar therapy protocol. People have reported to me numerous magical results in their general health.
So I found my missing link in the realm of natural health. I firmly believe that no natural health program is complete without a body posture evaluation. Every person starting from very young age should be checked by a competent chiropractor, utilizing imaging techniques and manual posture alignment. Many postural disturbances DO NOT SHOW SYMPTOMS for many years, and by the time symptoms appear we might be already in deep trouble.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_tNqNYz4pA&t=110s