What will the adjustment be like?

1. What will the adjustment be like? • We do a revolutionary technique in our office called Koren Specific Technique, or KST. • This is probably very different than what you may have experienced in the past. • KST is very gentle, but very powerful. • There is no cracking, popping, or twisting. • In fact, most adjustments are done standing, instead of laying on the table.

2. How do you know what to adjust? • We use a form of muscle testing (like Applied Kinesiology) to determine what we need to adjust. • While you are standing, you will feel the Doctor tap or swipe an area on your back, and then feel our thumbs sliding down the back of your head. • We are feeling for one side of your occiput (the base of your skull) to drop a bit after we have tapped or swiped in a specific area.

3. WHAT IS THE TOOL YOU USE? • We adjust using a tool called the Arthrostim, which gently taps the bone into place, versus manually adjusting. • It resonates at a frequency that activates the mechanoreceptors (which allow your joint to move) but not the nociceptors (which sense pain in the joint). • The Arthrostim allows us to easily and comfortably adjust any joint that we need to, including your cranial bones.

4. What can I expect after my adjustment? • Throughout the day, your body will be processing your adjustment. • Most patients feel very relaxed initially and may even need to take a nap; some feel a surge of energy, and others don’t feel an immediate change. • Some patients experience some soreness after their adjustment, and you may feel a little worse before you feel better. • Make sure to drink plenty of water to help your body flush out the toxins being released by your body.

5. Retracing • This is a phenomena that occurs with other chiropractic techniques, but is very prevalent with KST. • Your body is in a state of healing while you are under care. • You may notice sensations in other areas of your body, or notice symptoms that you weren’t currently experiencing. This is normal and expected. • Sometimes, you feel worse before you feel better. This feeling will pass.

6. Care after your adjustment • You may feel slightly sore, which should be no more than trying a new exercise. • Normal water intake should be half of your body weight in ounces, per day. • To help the healing process, we recommend that you drink more water than usual. • You may also apply a thin layer of Biofreeze to the affected area. There are sample packets in your Welcome Bag! • While applying ice to sore areas for 20 minutes per hour is good, we recommend that you do not use heat.

7. When will I see results? • Every individual heals at a different rate. • How quickly you feel better depends on how severe your issue is and how long it has been in place, as well as your overall state of health. • The first two weeks are like a roller coaster ride, sometimes you’ll be better and sometimes you’ll be worse. • Typically, we do see improvement within the first 2-4 weeks of care.

8. When do I have to come back? • Typically, we do like to see you more often within the first 2-4 weeks of care. • We have found that more frequent visits initially is the most effective at changing the pattern your spine has developed. • As your muscles, ligaments and tendons heal, the bones tend to stay in proper position and we need to see you less. • We will continually modify your progress and adjust your visit frequency.