Frequently Asked Questions in Edina MN

A chiropractor is a doctor who specializes in analyzing, locating, and removing stress / interference / disturbance along the spine and nervous system. The job of the chiropractor is to restore proper nerve function and maintain the integrity of the spine.

Chiropractic is not the treatment of conditions or disease; rather, it is the restoration of normal body function. Our chiropractors work with the nervous system via gentle spinal adjustments, which reduces stress-related interference to the nervous system, and enhances overall body function. Every system in the body - circulatory, digestive, eliminatory, hormonal, glandular, immunological, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal - depends on the optimal function of the nervous system.

Chiropractors work with the nervous system via gentle, specific, and scientific spinal adjustments, which reduces stress-related interference to the nervous system, and enhances overall body function.

Chiropractic is like gravity, it "works" whether we believe in it or not. Usually, people seek a chiropractor with the initial intent to get rid of specific symptoms and diagnoses. Chiropractic isn't designed to make people instantly FEEL better, it's designed to make people instantly HEAL better. And just like gaining muscle, losing weight, or even growing a tree, these processes always take TIME.

Yes - increased health, elevated moods, reduced drug use, improved concentration, more restful sleep, increased energy levels, decreased symptoms, decreased stress levels, improved balance of menstrual cycles, and much more.

The amount of care needed is determined by the results from our NeuroSpinal scans and the patients health goals.

We utilize advanced technology that allow us to accurately detect dysfunction in your nervous system beyond what you may be feeling or experiencing. These scans are incredibly informative tests that don't cause any discomfort. They're safe and gentle for the entire family - even newborns!

Yes - Research shows that prenatal chiropractic care contributes to a more straightforward labor with less pain and trauma for mother and child. It can improve the balance and alignment of the spine and pelvis and provide a more comfortable pregnancy and delivery for mother and baby. By restoring balance to the nervous system through gentle + specific nervous system-centered chiropractic adjustments, optimal function to the reproductive organs is restored thus supporting the needs of your baby throughout pregnancy.
How does a chiropractor help lower back pain?

There are a lot of pressures and forces being exerted onto your baby during their journey into the world. A recent study by Viola Frymann demonstrated that 90% of newborns suffered the effects of birth trauma: associated strain through the neck and cranial areas following birth. Frymann, an American osteopathic doctor, studied more than 1,500 babies periodically across an 8 year period. She examined all babies within the first 5 days of birth; in fact, many were checked within the first 24 hours. The study revealed that 10% of the newborn babies had perfectly, freely mobile skulls or cranial mechanisms. 10% had severe trauma to the head, evident even to untrained observers. The remaining 80% all had some strain patterns in the cranial mechanisms. Birth in its many different forms can be quite traumatic. While each birth is unique, there is always a chance that the baby suffers some sort of strain due to a variety of reasons. Even the most natural births can result in trauma that goes undetected. As researcher G. Gutmann has written, "The trauma from the birth process remains an under-publicized and therefore significantly under-treated problem." Here is a list of some things that can cause birth trauma in infants:

• Very short labor (under 2 hours)
• Very long labor (over 8 hours)
• The use of Pitocin to strengthen/induce uterine contractions
• Pain medications
• Restricted maternal birthing positions
• Pulling or twisting on the head to deliver the infant's body
• The use of forceps or vacuum extraction
  Cesarean delivery

Left uncorrected, this trauma continues to impact a baby's spinal growth and development, reducing the healthy function of the nervous system. 65% of neurological development (development of the brain and nervous system) occurs in the child's first year so it's imperative to ensure that your baby has every opportunity to maximize their nerve function during this critical period in their development and both Dr. Ken has additional training to be able to serve little ones.

Nervous System-Centered Chiropractic

Dr. Ken uses CLA INSiGHT scanning technology and a tonal analysis to determine where interference is located within your body and is trained in Torque Release Technique, MC2, Talsky Tonal Technique, Advanced Muscle Palpation, Zone Technique, Diversified, and Webster.

We may utilize a variety of adjusting techniques throughout your care so that your body can receive the adjustments it needs at the appropriate time and place that is most synergistic for the overall balancing of your nervous system. Dr. Ken uses a tonal analysis to determine where the nervous system interference is located within your body and is trained in Torque Release Technique, MC2, Advanced Muscle Palpation, Zone Technique, Diversified, Thompson & Webster.

While using these techniques in our office, we have been blessed to see a variety of amazing results!

Yes - we've helped hundreds of people who experience sciatica or other nerve-related issues. We do so by analyzing the NeuroSpinal system for stress and disturbance and addressing the tension along certain nerve channels that affect healing and performance.

Chiropractic is not the treatment of conditions or disease; rather, it is the restoration of normal body function. Yes, our patients experience a reduction and/or elimination of symptoms, but our chiropractors work with the nervous system via gentle spinal adjustments, which reduces stress-related interference to the nervous system, and enhances overall body function. Every system in the body - circulatory, digestive, eliminatory, hormonal, glandular, immunological, muscular, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal - depends on the optimal function of the nervous system.

No - With our neurological techniques, the adjustments can be applied by hand with a light force contact, or by using an instrument with a specific and gentle impulse. Both of which have amazing results in releasing tension from the nervous system and allowing complete relaxation and healing to occur. This is truly a "Nerve First" approach as it looks specifically to address spinal cord tension (subluxation) and the detrimental effects that it can have on your health, healing, and performance.

Yes - with our neurological techniques, the adjustments can be applied by hand with a light force contact, or by using an instrument with a specific and gentle impulse. Both of which have amazing results in releasing tension from the nervous system and allowing complete relaxation and healing to occur.

Chiropractic is not about popping or cracking to relieve pain. Our style of chiropractic care always begins with attention and focus on the nervous system. We determine what interferences are causing the imbalance; the pain, and removing those, rather than just a 'Band-Aid' approach of only addressing the physical symptoms.

No - Just as each person is different, and every individual has a different past and has gone through different life stressors, each adjustment is different and customized to meet each individuals specific needs.

As much as we'd love this, no, we cannot learn to adjust ourselves. Some people get confused on manipulations versus adjustments, as you can most definitely manipulate and mobilize yourself. However, to specifically adjust yourself to remove nerve system disturbance, no, you unfortunately cannot.

No - We strongly require all patients to remain fully clothed.

Yes - Birth is tough work for both mothers and babies. There are a lot of pressures and forces being exerted onto your baby during their journey into the world. A recent study by Viola Frymann demonstrated that 90% of newborns suffered the effects of birth trauma. Birth in its many different forms can be quite traumatic. And while each birth is unique, there is always a chance that the baby suffers some sort of strain due to a variety of reasons. Even the most natural births can result in trauma that goes undetected.

Yes - we have special pregnancy pillows that allow you to lay down comfortably while receiving your adjustment.