NZCC

NZCC INITIAL SPINAL ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES

AIM

  •   To have a holistic baseline of spinal sub-systems, the subluxated state and subluxation indicator detection.

  •   Always be professional

  •   Check the spine with integrity and with reliability and consistency.

• Become proficient in your skills from your technique skills acquisitions paper.

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This is the baseline check of how the spine and its associated structures have adapted or mal- adapted over time. In evolution, a maladaptation is a trait that is (or has become) more harmful than helpful, in contrast with an adaptation, which is more helpful than harmful. How do these two words relate with innate and the steps of the adaptive process?

The holistic baseline assessment is a snapshot of persons ability to adapt or mal-adapt through information learned about their life history and the associated with the 3 T's, trauma, thoughts and toxins.

Additionally, it allows the chiropractor to understand the depth of their subluxated state, and to determine potential subluxation patterns that are embedded into the brain and functioning systems.

How to capture the above information:

  •   Stay objective. Early conclusions before the whole assessment have been performed can prevent a clear understanding of how the spine and nervous system has adapted

  •   All findings are relevant whether its normal or abnormal. It's still a finding in your critical thinking process.
    Findings on both sides of the spine are both important regardless of the differences in quality. Initially disregarding a finding decreases the authenticity and reliability of the spinal assessment. The initial findings and those findings thereafter will be extremely useful for patterning change

  •   Any potential subluxation could also be a compensation, which is a change of tone, position or function could be an attempt by the nervous system to adapt to the body's innate ability.
    Understanding the concept of compensation should never be overlooked while assessing the spine
    A primary subluxation can be embedded deep within the system. There are levels of nervous interference based on layers of maladaptation over time. Your baseline helps to assess patterns of spinal indicators that change or newly develop while administering care over time
    The depth of your baseline initial spinal assessment will either help or hinder the long-term outcomes for your patient's ability to be at their best.
    Question: would the body subluxate differently every day or do its best to try to adapt to the environment? Innate is always 100%. Does the body react or respond to the environment over time to create some relative health that the body lives in?