This is a very significant change because of the age of the patient and the amount of degeneration. However, once the subluxation is corrected, the body can start to normalize its structure. No stretching, exercises, or traction was used.
70 years young female with complaints of severe low back pain and sciatica for 20 years preventing her from hiking Calavera Hills Nature Preserve. She has lived right next to the preserve for 25 years.
Pre- and post-xrays are below. Before the post xrays were taken 12 visits later, she was hiking CHNP for the first time in 20 years. Patient also reported her visceral symptoms also decreased under care. Ultimately, she got her life back for her senior years.
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No exercises, stretching, or traction was used on patient. Only specific Gonstead chiropractic adjustments were performed by the San Diego Gonstead Chiropractor in Carlsbad. We also offer specialized seminars for students and practitioners: seminars@gohlclinic.com
Pre: T9 right lateral border is 50mm to the right of the plumb line. Dens (C2) is 23mm to the right of the plumb line.
Post: T9 now 36mm to right of plumb line representing 28% reduction. Dens is almost directly over S2, almost complete reduction.
More balanced along plumb line. Ideally, the plumb line at the base of L5 should touch C7 and C2 with a normal anterior curve.
Pre: 2mm disc space and 17 degree wedge at L5
Post: 4mm disc space and 10 degree wedge at L5. 100% change.
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