ZONE Technique
Have you ever marveled at the incredible wisdom of your body, the way it knows how to breathe, heal a cut, or fight off an infection without conscious effort?
This is what we in chiropractic call Innate Intelligence, a concept at the very heart of our philosophy. Over the years, I’ve witnessed what many would call miracles in my practice. But these aren’t miracles at all, they are simply your body doing what it was designed to do: heal itself. Whether you call this power Spirit, God, or the wisdom of nature, I believe it exists within each of us, waiting to be awakened.
At the heart of Zone Technique is the understanding that the body is a beautifully interconnected whole. Every system, every organ, and every cell plays its part in an extraordinary symphony of health.
Zone Technique recognizes six primary systems, or Zones, that influence the health and function of the entire body:
- Glandular System
- Eliminative System
- Nervous System
- Digestive System
- Muscular System
- Circulatory System
GLANDULAR SYSTEM
- Pineal glan
- Pituitary gland
- Memory
- Energy
- Skin & hair
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenals
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Appetite regulation
- Sleep & relaxation
- Elimination
- Kidneys
- Uterus & ovaries
- Prostate & Gonads
- Immune system
- Hormonal system
ELIMINATIVE SYSTEM
- Sinuses
- Mucus elimination
- Nasal passage
- Nose & throat
- Bronchial tubes
- Lungs
- Kidneys
- Bladder
- Urination
- Small intestine
- Colon & bowel
- Alkaline & acid balance
- Skin
- Toxin elimination
NERVOUS SYSTEM
- Nervous system
- Eyes & ears
- Sense organs
- Solar-plexus
- Digestion
- Mood
- Relaxation
- Sleep
- Reproductive organs
- Appetite regulation
- Elimination
- Nerves
- Immune system
- Hormonal balance
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
- Liver
- Appetite regulation
- Taste
- Salivary glands
- Digestion
- Gall bladder
- Pancreas
- Elimination
- Bowels
- Stomach glands
- Intestines
- Normalize weight
- Energy
- Food assimilation
- Ability to digest foods that have upset you in the past
MUSCULAR SYSTEM
- Neck & arm muscles
- Movement
- Normal feeling
- Nerve life
- Chest, abdomen & back muscles
- Spinal alignment
- Strength
- Suppleness
- Pelvic & thigh muscles
- Walking
- Equilibrium
- Relaxation
- Immune system
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM
- Thyroid gland
- Blood pressure
- Movement of limbs
- Heart
- Ease
- Strength
- Circulation
- Lymph vessels
- Relaxation
- Blood vessels of back, arms, chest, abdomen, and lower extremities
According to the philosophy of Zone Technique, when one or more of these systems becomes imbalanced, the body’s ability to function optimally can be affected. Physical, emotional, and chemical stress may disrupt communication within one or more of the Zones, influencing how the body adapts and expresses health.
The human body functions much like an electrical system. Within Zone Technique, the six Zones represent the positive pole of the body, while specific corresponding points along the spinal cord represent the negative pole. When one or more of these centers becomes disrupted, normal communication between the brain and body may become compromised, affecting the function of the related system.
During a Zone Technique assessment, I evaluate specific neurological reflex points on the head that correspond to each of the six brain centers. These points provide valuable information about which Zones may be functioning in balance and which may require support.
If an imbalance is detected, I make precise chiropractic adjustments to specific points along the spine using either gentle manual techniques or an adjusting instrument, depending on the individual’s needs and comfort. The purpose of the adjustment is to help restore communication between the brain and body so each system can function more efficiently, allowing the body’s innate healing intelligence to express itself more fully.
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