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What is Neuro-Structural Restoration?

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Neuro-Structural Restoration is a unique healthcare approach that focuses on restoring your body’s structural balance and nervous system communication so you can function and heal at your best.

If structural shifts outside of a normal range are found, because your spine and pelvis surround and protect your delicate nervous system, this can cause a disturbance in how your body communicates with itself and maintains normal healthy function.

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What is the Gonstead Method?

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Recognized universally as one of the most specific and effective chiropractic methods, the Gonstead Method is the result of extensive clinical research by Clarence S.Gonstead, founder of the world famous Gonstead Clinic of Chiropractic in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, and his associates. Doctor Gonstead’s fifty-five years of continuous practice and over four million chiropractic adjustments resulted in the most complete method of biomechanical analysis available for use by today’s doctors of chiropractic. So why don’t all chiropractors use this technique? Because the analysis takes more time and mastering the art of delivering a specific correction takes a LOT of practice and dedication.

What should you expect from a “Gonstead Chiropractor”?

The Gonstead Chiropractor goes beyond what many chiropractors consider a spinal assessment by conducting a thorough analysis of your spine using five criteria to detect the presence of nerve irritation (scientific term: vertebral subluxation complex).

Instrumentation — The instrument of choice in the Gonstead Method is the Nervoscope. The Nervoscope detects uneven distributions of heat along the spine which can be indicative of inflammation and nerve irritation. This instrument is guided down the length of your back and feels like two fingers gliding down each side of your spine.

Static Palpation — This is simply the process of feeling (or palpating) your spine in a stationary (or static) position. Your chiropractor will feel for the presence of swelling (or edema), tenderness and any abnormal texture or tightness in the muscles and other tissues of your back.

Motion Palpation — This process involves feeling the spine while moving and bending it at various angles looking for immobility of a single vertebral joint. This enables the chiropractor to determine how easily or difficult each segment in your spine moves in different directions. This indicates shifts in your spine out of a healthy position.

X-Ray Analysis — X-ray films enable your doctor to visualize the entire structure of your spine. This is helpful in evaluating posture, joint and disc integrity, vertebral misalignments and ruling out any pathologies, or recent fractures that may be present or contributing to the patient’s condition. These full-spine radiographs are taken in the standing, weight-bearing position to fully substantiate the examination findings.

Visualization — Visualization is a way to cross reference all the other findings. Your chiropractor is an expert in looking for subtle changes in your posture and movement which could indicate any problems.

– (Gonstead Clinical Studies Society. Gonstead.com)

Dr. Mirandola utilizes each of these five criteria at every visit to decide where and when to make a specific correction to the spine and nerve system.

While Dr. Mirandola uses the Gonstead method primarily, there are instances where a seamless transition to the Webster technique, Upper Cervical Toggle Recoil, or Logan Basic technique are utilized to get the absolute best results.

QUESTION

What kind of problems can be helped?

ANSWER

Our chiropractic approach of Neuro-Structural Restoration is not a treatment or type of therapy for any disease or symptom. Instead, this approach is a strategy that gives you the unique advantage of knowing how your body’s most important system, your nervous system, is performing on a regular basis and how it’s monitoring and adapting your body’s other systems to heal and perform at their best.

With this said, a sample of health challenges that have improved under regular care in our practice include:

• ADHD
• Allergies (Seasonal/Food}
• Anxiety, Asthma
• Autoimmune issues
• Back pain
• Chronic Fatigue
• Colic
• Digestive issues
• Ear Infections
• Fertility challenges
• Headaches and migraines
• Hormonal Disorders
• Hyperactivity
• Immune Deficiencies
• Learning Disabilities
• Neck pain
• Neurological Disorders
• Pregnancy Challenges and Breech/Transverse Presentation
• Premenstrual Discomfort
• Reflux/GERD
• Respiratory issues
• Sciatics
• Sleep issues
• Stress
• Vertigo

Please note, these conditions were not cured by Neuro-Structural Restoration. Rather, interference with the nervous system was detected and corrected, which improved neurological function and promoted an increased ability for healing, recovery and overall health!

QUESTION

How does the Neuro-Structural Restoration process begin and what will it cost?

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OUR NEW MEMBER EXPERIENCE

Day One: New Member Case Review and Examination:

On your first visit, you’ll meet one to one with Dr. Mirandola and discuss the challenges you’ve been experiencing, what limitations have arisen in your life because of these challenges, and what immediate and future health goals you would like to see become a reality. If we feel like we can help you, an extensive spine and nervous system examination will be performed. Going way beyond a mere symptom evaluation, this Neuro-Structural examination is designed to uncover underlying contributing factors to your health challenge(s). All tests are non-invasive.

Day Two: Report of Findings 

After we analyze and interpret your results from your examination, we will discuss if we can help you and to what degree, how long this process will take to see results, and what will be your financial responsibility. Once you feel comfortable with all your concerns being answered, your corrective care will begin.

What is the cost of the New Member Experience?

The initial cost of the Case Review, Examination, and Report of Findings is $275 for adults and $150 for children.

What is the cost of the Neuro-Structural Restoration Process?

At your Report of Findings, Dr. Mirandola will review all of the results from your examination; he will give you his recommendations for your care and will present the cost of your individualized care plan.

Because every case is different it is difficult to predict the total cost of your care without the results of a thorough Neuro-Structural Examination.

Will my insurance contribute to my Corrective Care?

The goal of our practice is to increase your overall health by creating structural integrity and optimal nerve system communication. 

If insurance were about creating or maintaining health then your plan would routinely include personal trainers, organic foods and restorative spa days…

Unfortunately, insurance is purposefully designed to get you out of crisis situations while creating health is left to the individual.

Because of this fundamental difference of goals, we have chosen not to participate with insurance providers. 

If you’re fortunate enough to have out-of-network insurance benefits, our team can issue an itemized statement of services for your insurance provider. Think about it like a ‘health’ coupon… one that can be used to reduce the cost of your care and get you started on the path towards a healthier life.

QUESTION

How long before I see results?

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Quite frankly… it depends.

Each of our members have a unique care plan created for them based on the results of their Neuro-Structural examination (see “What can I expect when I arrive?”), the severity or length of time their challenges have been present, and their health goals.

QUESTION

Can kids benefit from Neuro-Structural Restoration?

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Yes.

In fact, many Neuro-Structural challenges that people face today can be traced to early in life and, in some cases, as early as their own birth. Developmental experts agree that getting your child’s spine and nervous system checked early in life is one of the most important health-care measures a parent can take to ensure healthy structural, neurological, and even immunological development.

QUESTION

I am pregnant, can I benefit from Neuro-Structural Restoration?

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First, congratulations! …and yes.

Birth providers agree that in order to have the best birth experience possible, a mother’s structural and pelvic stability are vitally important. This stability and balance can translate into whether the baby experiences constraint in utero or not, whether the baby can assume its proper birth position or not, the difference between a longer vs. shorter delivery, and even the likelihood of complications during delivery.

Note that your body will be/is going through remarkable physical changes in a relatively short amount of time and any instability or imbalance will get magnified. Restoring this balance has been proven to be an effective way to ensure your body is performing at it’s optimum for you and your baby.

It’s worth noting that many women consult us late into their 3rd trimester either because of pregnancy discomfort or sub-optimal (breech / transverse) positioning of their baby. Because challenges like this can often be avoided, we recommend beginning care either early in pregnancy, or better yet, prior to even becoming pregnant to help you and your baby have the best birth experience.

QUESTION

How do you choose a chiropractor when every office is so different?

ANSWER

The vastly different experiences someone will encounter when comparing two or more chiropractic practices can be a challenge for many. We get it.

Important questions to ask yourself are:

• What are my goals? Do I want a chiropractor concerned with relieving my symptoms episodically or one concerned with keeping my spine and nerve system healthy on an ongoing basis?
• Do I want a chiropractor who is a jack of all techniques or one who is a specialist in one or only a few?
• Do I personally identify with the environment / feel / culture of the practice?
• Do I enjoy going or do I feel like it’s something I have to do?
• Are my needs being met? Do I get the results I want or what was advertised?
• Do I want this to be a place where I can learn about health and grow with other like-minded people or do I want it to be a solo experience?

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