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Compare/Contrast

Comparison with Traditional Chiropractic Procedures

Orthospinology	Traditional Chiropractic
Measure the shift of the atlas (the first vertebra) to the right or left to 0.25°.	Determine the shift of the atlas- whether it is gone right or left only.
Measure the rotation of the atlas, forward or back, to 0.25°.	Determine the rotation of the atlas-anterior or posterior only.
Measure the plane of the atlas from the lateral or side view to determine 1 of 11 positions.	Determine if the atlas is superior or inferior only in relation to the hard palate.
Measure the shift of the C2 (the second vertebra) to the right or left 0.25°.	This is not addressed.
Measure the rotation of the C2 to 0.25°.	This is not addressed.
Measure the plane of the atlas from the front in relation to a horizontal plane.	This is not addressed.
Measure the shape and pitch of the base of skull (condyles) to determine how the atlas moves on the condyles.	This is not addressed.
Measure the shape and pitch of C2 to determine how the atlas moves on C2.	This is not addressed.
Measure the axial (C2) articular surface to determine the shape and pitch that the atlas moves on the axis.	This is not addressed.
Measure the atlas-odontoid relationship to determine any modifying factors to delivering an effective adjustment.	This is not addressed.
Study the relationship between the upper acute angle (between the atlas and occiput) and lower acute angle (between the atlas and lower cervical spine) to determine any modifying factors to deliver an effective adjustment.	This is not addressed.
Once all of these factors are taken into account, using the principles of mechanics and physics, an effective correction vector or angle is determined to provide the best possible correction of all of the combined elements at one time. We recognize over 700 possible misalignment or subluxation configurations and determine how to best correct your specific problem.	Once these factors are taken into account a general correction angle is determined. They recognize 12 misalignment or subluxation configurations.
After the first adjustment, once the leg checks balance, and scanning palpation clears, a post x-ray is taken to verify that an effective correction was made. If not completely effective, we fine-tune the adjustment based on the post x-ray until we achieve the desired correction for you to restore better health.	After the first adjustment, if the leg checks balance they assume they corrected the problem. No further evaluation is done to determine the effectiveness of the correction.

Important Differences

Orthospinology has some important differences from traditional chiropractic techniques.

One of the most obvious differences is the gentle, painless way in which the method works. No strenuous manipulation is ever employed or needed. Orthospinology methods require such light touches to the affected area that patients, who may expect more forceful manipulations as part of their treatment, find it hard to believe that anything effective has been accomplished. Their doubts and fears quickly vanish shortly after realizing the results obtained.

The Orthospinologist works in a way which speeds and encourages the body's own healing process. The doctor aids that process by gently adjusting the cervical vertebrae back toward normal alignment, thus helping the entire body. The Chiropractor's patients—men, women and children—soon realize that health care need not be harsh or painful to be effective. Prevention and early detection of misalignments through regular checkups is the key to natural health.