Research, in conjunction with noted neurobiologists, at the Medical College at the University of California, Irvine studied almost 3,000 people receiving NSA chiropractic care across the USA, Australia, Canada and Puerto Rico. The study found that NSA chiropractic is associated with statistically significant improvement in people’s Health Related Quality of Life. People report sweeping, across the board positive outcomes relative to their: Physical Well-Being, Stress Levels, Emotional and Psychological Well-Being, Life Enjoyment, Lifestyle Changes and Overall Quality of Life. Below are some of the self-reported life improvements from individuals who participated in this monumental research study (rollover each with your mouse).
Reference:
A Retrospective Assessment of NSA chiropractic care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health, Wellness and Quality of Life. Robert H Blanks, Ph.D., Tonya L. Schuster, Ph.D., Marnie Dobson, MA. Journal for Vertebral Subluxation Research Volume 1, Number 4 , 1
To the best of our knowledge, this is the only study (in medicine, chiropractic, etc.) that has examined a modality’s effect on quality of life issues across the board, with perhaps also the largest number of subjects in any wellness study ever conducted. It is also unusual for a chiropractic technique to be studied by a medical college. Since this study, the NSA respiratory wave and somatopsychic wave, two clinical features unique to Network Spinal Analysis, have been studied at over 40 universities internationally. NSA chiropractic provides the researchers with reportedly the only reproducible means for observing a system in nature that appears chaotic before it reorganizes to a different level of orderliness. The opportunity to observe and study this phenomenon will inevitably lead to new discoveries in many completely different disciplines.
The research has been used to refine the NSA technique to ensure that the benefits are as comprehensive and meaningful as possible.
This was the first study done on NSA chiropractic and one of the largest wellness studies ever conducted. Over 2800 people were surveyed, covering a comprehensive range of areas, as shown by clicking on the buttons above.
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Benefits covered in:
A Retrospective Assessment of Network Care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health, Wellness and Quality of Life
QUALITY OF LIFE
Extent one adapts to change
Handling of problems in life
Actual life accomplishments
Life being what one wants it to be
Overall contentment with life
Physical appearance
Actual work done
Significant other
Personal life
Oneself
Job
Co-workers
Romantic life
Life as a whole
LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Regular exercise
Meditation / Prayer
Tai Chi / Yoga
Relaxation / Self-hypnosis
Less use of prescription medications
Vegetarian / Partial Vegetarian
Health foods / vitamins
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Positive feelings about self
Decrease moodiness, temper and anger outbursts
Less depression, more interest in life
Fewer concerns about small things
Improved ability to think and concentrate
Improved ability to stay on task
Less distress about physical pain
LESS STRESS
Emotional well-being
Health
General well-being
Coping with daily problems
Family & significant relations
Work
LIFE ENJOYMENT
Openness to guidance by inner feelings
Experience of relaxation and well-being
Positive feelings about self
Interest in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Feeling open when relating to others
Confidence in dealing with adversity
Compassion for others
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING
Improved flexibility of the spine
More energy, less fatigue
Fewer colds or flu
Fewer headaches
Reduced pain
Functional MRI studies have also been conducted, demonstrating the simple action of flexing your ankle requires less brain activity after an NSA chiropractic adjustment, suggesting more efficient communication between brain and body.
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Benefits covered in:
A Retrospective Assessment of Network Care Using a Survey of Self-Rated Health, Wellness and Quality of Life