Network Spinal Analysis (NSA) was founded in 1982 by Dr. Donald Epstein, a chiropractor, by "networking" various chiropractic techniques together. The treatment consists of gentle, specific touches to certain access points in the neck and lower spine. Network Spinal Analysis uses breath and body movements to locate and release areas of tension in the muscles, ligaments, joints and bones. The treatment is called an "entrainment" as it retrains your nervous system to function more effectively.
Benefits of Network Spinal Analysis
In a study performed at the UC Irvine College of Medicine in 1997, 2,818 patients receiving Network Spinal Analysis care were studied for one year. 76% of the patients reported improvement in physical and emotional well-being, ability to handle stress and increased life enjoyment. Network Spinal Analysis may have the following effects:
As the nervous system and body experience the breath and movement, the body begins to move away from defensive tension and creates more ease and flexibility in the spine and nervous system. A NSA entrainment engages the frontal lobe of the brain and two healing waves develop. One is a breathing wave that releases tension throughout the spine and body, relaxing the person. An unwinding of the connective tissue surrounding the spinal cord occurs. The second wave is called a somatopsychic or body/mind wave, which is associated with movement of the spine. These waves cause release of tension, enhanced spinal motion, coordination and well being. The nervous system reorganizes and develops new strategies for experiencing and releasing tension on its own.