Network Spinal Analysis and Special Needs

Special needs encompasses a wide range of conditions and diagnosis including cerebral palsy, autistic spectrum, learning disabilities such as ADHD, ADD, PDD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, brain injuries such as stroke, birth related or trauma related. 

What many people with special needs have in common is that they are super sensitive to the environment, be it noise, chemicals, food, touch. They often find change in routine or people hard to handle. They can express a whole range of emotions from frustration, anger, depression to joy, love and compassion. 

Everyone has inborn potential. Depending on our life circumstances that potential varies. With NSA we work to maximise the inborn potential of each human being so that they can respond to their environment in the most creative, enjoyable manner possible. 

We regularly see improvements in sleeping patterns, energy levels, mood tends to improve. The ability to handle change - new situations or people goes up. Where there are high levels of muscle tension, it drops - sometimes to near normal levels. People become more co-operative, relaxed and happy. 

Because every special needs child or adult is unique, it is impossible to describe how each will respond. Because of the gentle nature of NSA, care is never traumatic or challenging. No manipulation of any kind is ever used on our practice members. For almost everyone the experience is relaxing and positive. 

Recently published research on the topic can be found by following these links.

Improvements in Attention

Learning Disabilities and Dyslexia

ADD and ADHD

International Chiropractic Paediatric Association

If you would like to talk directly to Dr. Rachael Talbot on the subject please call the office and a time can be arranged for a short phone conversation. Rachael has an interest in this area and has recently co-authored a book - Abundant Health in which she contributed the chapter on Learning Disabilities.