Chiropractor Edina MN

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.

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!