Description:

This course covers subluxation research, neurophysiological and metabolite level responses, and hormonal effects including endocrine disorders, cutaneous blood flow changes, and the role of stress and immunological changes.

Discussed:

·         Emerging data demonstrating irrefutable physical attributes to what is believed to be the chiropractic subluxation

·         The role of endocrinology in the development of many symptoms and illnesses, and their resolution with chiropractic care

·         What the evidence shows about the benefits of manipulation well beyond the relief of back pain

·         The types of research necessary to insure the acceptability and the future of the profession

·         How a better understanding of presumed physiological responses can result in a more accurate assessment of scope of practice