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Pettibon protocols,through a series of exercises and unique rehabilitative treatmentshelps to restore the normal curves back to the spine, or, if the normalcurves never existed helps to create them. Having the proper curves andthe proper postural balance relieves pressure from the nerves.

Pettibon treatmentsare excellent for Scoliosis, Carpal Tunnel, sports injuries, personalinjury accidents, ligament damage and instabilities, nerveimpingements, disk problems, numbness and tingling in extremities(arms, legs, hands and feet).

What should the normal curves in the neck and the back be?

The curve in a normal neck should be 40 - 45 degrees and the curve in the lumbar should be 30 - 35 degrees.

Why are normal curves in the neck and back important?

The spinal cord andthe brain are called the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. They are called thisbecause they are the CENTER of all activity that happens in the body.All the parts of the body are stimulated into activity via the nervoussystem. It is the nervous system that stimulates your digestive organs,respiratory organs, your eyes, your mouth, legs, arms, hands and yourmuscles into action. When a person does not have the proper curves intheir neck and back their body is not properly balanced over their hipsand this puts pressure on the nerves.

What happens when pressure is not relieved from the nerves?

You begin to get a lotof different things going on in the body when pressures to the nervesis not relieved because the nerves stimulate everything in the body.For instance if you are experiencing pressure on the Brachial Plexus(C4 - C-7 vertebrae) you are affecting function to the neck, shoulders,elbows, arms, forearms, wrists, hands, fingers, esophagus,heart/coronary arteries, bronchial tubes/lungs, chest, breast. Any ofthe following could indicate a nerve impingement of the C4 - C-7vertebrae: headaches, migraine headaches, dizziness, fatigue, headcolds, vision problems, hearing, sinus problems, common cold,allergies, runny nose, etc.

How is it possible to "remold" the spine?

The amazing thingabout Pettibon, is that as a certified practitioner, I can actuallymove the bones and strengthen the ligaments and muscles through thePettibon treatments that are keeping that person's spine contorted andmisaligned. Force over time is what makes the difference.

Ligaments usually take a long time to strengthen and it requires forceand time to move the bone. All the elements of the the PettibonProtocols are necessary to accomplish this. I emphasize here that Icannot achieve the desired results without the complete commitment ofthe person to do their exercises and show up for their scheduledappointments. We become a team, the patient and I, to remold the spineand thereby increase vitality and health to the body, removing pain.