FAQs
Do the Insight Millennium tests hurt?
Absolutely not. The tests do not utilize any needles,
electrical shock, or heat whatsoever. They are receiving important
information from your Central Nervous System.
Why does the chiropractor administer these tests?
Our purpose for administering these test is to detect and
pinpoint abnormal function in the spine which cannot be seen on X-ray.
Abnormal spinal function causes abnormal Nervous System disturbance. The
standard tests will measure:
- SEMG — the amount of electrical current in the muscles
- Thermography — skin temperature along the spine.
Why is it important to monitor the results?
1st Choice Chiropractic wants the best results for patients
like yourself. They can easily monitor your changes through periodic
progress exams. It has been proven that a very slight amount of pressure
can disturb the communication of the Nervous System weather or not
symptoms are present. How can the chiropractor measure the results after
removing pressure? The advanced technology of the Insight Millennium. This
is vitally necessary to monitor how the spine is working. It is key to
improving your health and well-being.
How will this test benefit me?
For years, a major concern of the public has been, "Why do
I have to keep coming back when I'm pain free? or "How do I know if I'm
getting the proper amount of adjustments?" Now you are able to actually
see the changes, and it will be easier to understand the amount and type
of care you are receiving. Because of this technology, Dr. Awwad can provide a "tailor-made" program to meet your specific health
needs.
Motor Nerves — Surface Electromyography (SEMG
Scan)
Your muscles are controlled by nerves. The SEMG measures
how well the motor nerves are working by reading the amount of current
found in the muscles. Subluxations (misalignments) disturb the function of the nerve causing an abnormal
amount of electrical current flowing to your muscles (indicated by colors
and/or abnormal patterns.)
Muscle Balance — Symmetry
Muscle Balance is extremely important because the vertebrae
in the spine depend on the muscles to move properly. If one or more
vertebrae are out of their normal position, it disturbs nerve function.
This disturbance creates muscle imbalance caused by an abnormal amount of
electrical current in the muscles on either side of the spine. As a result
of this disturbance, the muscles can become weaker or stronger, tighter or
fatigued. The abnormal muscle pattern on the scan reveals an increased
amount of tension/pull on one side compared to the other (similar to a
Tug-of-War).
Temperature Differences — Thermal
Scan
If your body temperature is 98.6 degrees, then the left and
right sides of your spine should also be the same temperature. Your skin
is the largest organ of the body and the blood vessels under the skin work
as the body's thermostat. (They expand to release heat and contract to
retain heat controlling the body's temperature.)
When the communication between the Nervous System and the blood vessels
is disturbed, it causes the body's thermostat to malfunction producing an
imbalanced temperature reading along the spine. These blood vessels are
controlled by the same part of the Central Nervous System that runs your
organs and glands, known as the autonomic system. This thermal scan
provides us with information to monitor the autonomic system for proper
function.
When the range of motion is restricted, your ability to move is limited
and causes tress on the parts involved —l this begins a decaying process.
This process not only affects the problem areas, but left uncorrected will
negatively affect the areas above and below it (i.e. domino effect). This
process is similar to your vehicle's front end — when out of alignment, it
limits proper movement of the tires, causing uneven wear and tear on
certain areas.
To summarize, your body can be malfunctioning for months, even years,
before you experience any symptoms. Since symptoms are always the last to
show and first to go, it is important to monitor the function of your
Nervous System which is why 1st Choice Chiropractic utilizes the Insight
Millennium. This technology provides vital information for Dr. Awwad. As a result of this experience,
the highest level of health possible may be within your reach. |
