Extremity Adjusting in Andover MN

Advanced Muscle Palpation

The most common compliment we receive on our chiropractic adjusting technique in Andover MN is how gentle it is. The secret is in the analysis. At Essentials of Life Chiropractic we use a very unique style of spinal analysis called Advanced Muscle Palpation (AMP).

The theory behind AMP is simple and based on sound chiropractic principles. The body is amazingly intelligent. It absolutely knows where each spinal misalignment (subluxation) is at all times. The body will attempt to use its own machinery, i.e. the tiny paraspinal muscles, to correct the subluxations. Sometimes it can. Sometimes it cannot and the subluxation remains. Chiropractors trained in AMP can recognize patterns in those paraspinal muscles, and thus adjust the body specifically where it needs to be adjusted.

The reason our adjustments are so gentle and smooth is because they work with the body rather than trying to overpower it.

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Extremity Adjusting in Andover MN

The purpose of chiropractic care is the detection and correction of subluxation for the optimization of the nervous system. The vast majority of the time this occurs at the level of the spine. However, this does occasionally occur in extremity joints such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle, and foot.

Our doctors are experienced in treating both the spine and the extremities, ensuring you receive whole body care in our office.

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Webster Technique

Helping women have a wonderful pregnancy and delivery is one of our greatest joys at Essentials of Life Chiropractic. While pregnancy is an amazing journey, it often adds extra stess to the spine and pelvis. This can lead to uterine tension, which can cause restrictions in baby's position, movement, and development.

The Webster technique is a chiropractic method of evaluating the alignment and mobility of mom's pelvis. Gentle chiropractic adjustments can be used to correct the misalignments and facilitate normal function for both mom and baby. This technique has helped so many women achieve a healthy pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

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Nervous System Scans

At our office, we utilize the Insight nervous system scans to evaluate your nervous system and track the progress of your care. These scans allow us to detect and pinpoint abnormal functions of the nervous system which cannot be seen on X-Ray or felt until the damage is severe. The scans will show if there is any stress on your nervous system which may be affecting your organs, glands, muscles, and energy levels.

The scans consist of three parts: Heart Rate Variability, Surface EMG, and Rolling Thermal. The entire scanning process is painless and only takes about 5 minutes. The Rolling Thermal scan shows which levels of the spinal nerves are reacting out of normal ranges in their ability to regulate organs and organ systems. The Surface EMG scan detects muscle activity and tone along the spine, determining areas of increased muscle tone. The Heart Rate Variability scan assesses the balance between stress and recovery as well as the capacity for the body to heal. Together, these scans give the doctors novel insight into the root cause of your symptoms and guide your care.