"Better than 90 percent of the
energy output of the brain is
used in relating to the physical
body in its gravitational field.
The more mechanically distorted
a person is, the less energy
available for thinking,
metabolism and healing."
Roger
Sperry, Ph.D. (Click
Here for Dr.
Sperry's site)
1981 Nobel Prize for
Brain Research (Click
Here for the
press release)
When the spine is
subluxated or misaligned,
not only are you using more
brain power to remain upright,
but there is a deterioration of
the mental impulses that travel
to all parts of the body, which
can result in a lower quality of
life and poor health. This can
best be described by what
Doctors of Chiropractic refer to
as the “Safety
Pin Cycle.”
The better the spinal alignment,
the better you function in all
aspects of life. We all know
the importance of regular
brushing and having our teeth
checked for decay, but
statistics tell us that not
enough of the population has
their spine checked by a Doctor
of Chiropractic for spinal
dysfunction (subluxation). Have
your children been checked for
interference to their ultimate
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Lennon J., Shealy C., Cady R., Matta W.,
Cox R., Simpson W. Postural and Respiratory Modulation of Autonomic
Function, Pain, and Health. AJPM 1994; 4:36-39.
Highlights
“Despite considerable
evidence that posture affects physiology and function, the significant
influence of posture on health is not addressed by most physicians.”
“Observations of the
striking influence of postural mechanics on function and symptomatology have
led to our hypothesis that posture affects and moderates every physiologic
function from breathing to hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache,
mood, blood pressure, pulse, and lung capacity are among the functions most
easily influenced by posture.”
“The most significant influences of posture
are upon respiration, oxygenation, and sympathetic function. Ultimately, it
appears that homeostasis and autonomic regulation are intimately connected
with posture.”
“For many years
physiologists have shown that the position of the head on the neck is vital
because it governs all postural reflexes. If the head is misaligned, other
parts of the body move in and out of line to maintain balance and thus
energy is expended to counteract the effects of gravity.”
“Korr concluded that
long-term hyperactivity of the sympathetic system is harmful both to the
body as a whole and specifically to individual organs affected by segmental
“sympathicotonia”, induced by spinal and paraspinal musculoskeletal
dysfunction. Areas of focal sympathetic hyperactivity are correlated with
musculoskeletal strain, and such areas can be produced experimentally by
postural insults such as placing three-eighths inch lift under one foot.”
“Reich included posture
and respiration in his concepts of health. For instance, he believed that
tension led to decreased blood flow and that this decrease in tissue
oxygenation was a major factor in disease, including cancer.”
“At the Shealy Institute,
clinicians have consistently observed striking postural abnormalities in
virtually every patient with back pain, headache, or depression.”
“Postural abnormalities
seem to contribute some degree of autonomic, myotonic, and sensory
facilitation in most patients with headache; even modest improvements in
posture often assist patients in achieving greater comfort.”
“Optimal posture and its
accompanying improved respiration/oxygenation offer potentially powerful
influences upon autonomic nervous system functions.”
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"Posture affects and moderates every physiologic function from breathing to
hormonal production. Spinal pain, headache, mood, blood pressure, pulse and
lung capacity are among the functions most easily influenced by posture."
--American Journal of Pain Management 1994, 4: 36-39
"The more mechanically distorted a person is, the less energy available for
healing metabolism and thought."
--Roger Sperry Ph.D. (Nobel Prize 1981)
"To Live a long, active, energetic life, few things matter more than good
posture"
--American Journal of Pain Management 1994, 4: 36-39
"Posture and normal physiology and function are interrelated. Abnormal
posture is evident in patients with chronic pain-related conditions
including backache, headache, and stress-related illnesses."
--American Journal of Pain Management 1994, 4: 36-39
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Also, check out a
great study by
Burl Pettibone, DC
