Dr. Kent Discusses the Assessment of Nervous System Changes Associated with Vertebral Subluxation

In this episode we discuss recent research on vertebral subluxation and its effects on the nervous system, based on Dr. Christopher Kent’s paper from the 'Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research.' The episode focuses on four key components affected by subluxations: dysafferentation (distorted sensory input), dyskinesia (impaired voluntary movement), dysponesis (covert nervous system errors), and dysautonomia (autonomic regulation issues). Adrian explains how these elements impact patient health and how tools like surface electromyography (sEMG), skin temperature analysis, and heart rate variability (HRV) can be used to assess these changes. The key takeaway is that subluxations impact the entire nervous system, not just spinal alignment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the full impact of chiropractic adjustments on overall health.

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