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In 1905 Dr Hurley Chiropractor, created the original
Spinal Touch Treatment basing his technique on the criteria
of body mechanics.
PICTURE OF HEALTH
The human body is built in such a way that
it will maintain health and vitality in earth's environment
of constant gravity, even when subjected to an
unending variety of stresses. The body is self-repairing
and is extremely adaptable to the many internal and external
changes to which it is subjected. This adaptability
is achieved by having all parts and organs of the body
situated so as to interact properly, not only with each
other, but also with gravity. When such a relationship
is maintained a person is youthful, healthy and full
of energy and vitality.
DISTORTION - HEALTH BREAKDOWN
The body is often placed in a state of
strain that causes loss of proper balance between parts
of the body and gravity. Such imbalance or posture distortion
usually indicates INTERNAL changes long before any body
functions become disturbed.It is no wonder that many
of us suffer from aches, pains, headaches and a host
of other medical problems – "Old before our
time". Truly, "Posture is more a determiner
of age than years". In vain we admonish ourselves
to stand up straight, fighting futilely the internal
changes which have caused our poor posture, not realising
that proper posture may only be regained by reversing
and correcting the internal strains afflicting us.
CAUSES OF POOR POSTURE
In order to understand distortion
we need to know the difference between stress and strain.
STRESS: are the loads and pressures placed upon
the body beyond its normal limits for short periods from
which the body can, with rest, quickly return to
normal. This can lead to strength and growth. STRAIN:
is pushing the body tissues beyond their elastic
limits suddenly or gradually causing cellular and
intra-cellular changes, resulting in distortion
in function and tone of muscles and organs. The body
cannot recover without help. The muscles are unable
to relax on their own, no matter how long you were
to lie in bed and rest. So many toxins are stored in
them that true rest is impossible. Toxins
cause the gradual process of breakdown of body tissue,
eventually resulting in disease and possible death.
Causes of strain could be falls, blows, infections,
surgery, emotional upsets, etc. Internal strains such
as crowding of the lungs and heart, sagging abdominal
organs, back pressure and pain, aching legs, slumping
and stiffness of shoulders can be relieved by reversing
bad posture. It must be remembered MUSCLES MOVE BONES….
and because of this, provided the spinal structure is
sound, SPINAL TOUCH Treatment will bring more lasting
relief than many other forms of spinal adjustment.
P.S.T. restores mechanical balance using very gentle,
specific touch points to allow the muscles to gently
pull your spine into its natural position and to re-align
the body on its centre of gravity.
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