Surface Electromyography (Semg):
Assesses the motor function of the central nervous system. Just as an EKG measures the cardiac muscle of the heart the Semg measures the electrical firing of the postural muscles that surround the spine. Ideally these muscles exhibit a certain pattern of distribution, symmetry, and amplitude of firing. We are able to compare your readings to that of an ideal functioning nervous system. Imbalances in postural tone and muscle firing show up as muscle pain, weakness, and lack of ease in movement.
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Semg reading for Nervous System under stress |
Thermography: The thermographic scan assesses autonomic nervous system function by reading temperature variance along the spine through infrared heat sensor technology. An imbalance or excessive heat reading indicates the body’s inability to adapt and regulate the stress response (fight/flight) ultimately leading to end organ dysfunction. These tests coupled with postural and palpatory findings create a complete picture of the structure/function and overall health of the central nervous system.
The central nervous system (CNS) is made up of the brain, spinal cord, and branching nerves going to every muscle, organ, tissue, and cell of the body which coordinates its function.
We perceive our world through the nervous system. Every region of the body and every emotion is expressed through the nervous system. Also it's the part of us with which we reason and which adapts us to stress and it's the vehicle we use to create our conscious reality.
When an event occurs that our brain decides is not safe for us to fully experience at that particular time, the energy and information of the event is translated into vibration and tension, which is then stored in the body. This tension begins to distort the spinal system: Spinal bones (the vertebrae) lose their normal alignment and muscles and ligaments strain and pull. Nerves can become compressed or stretched and irritated which results in abnormal function. As the nervous system is put under pressure, the spine is no longer able to right itself without outside help. Our body then 'closes off' the offending energy and tension, but over time, muscular tightness, spinal distortion, reduced breathing into the area occurs and consequently reduced movement results. Until it is safe to experience that energy again, and digest the information from the trauma, we cannot really feel whole or well.
