Mix, Fix, Set

At Spinal Health Care and Physical Medicine in New Haven, we approach scoliosis care with a three step process that effectively alleviated the effects of scoliosis.

Step 1 – The Mix

The scoliotic spine has tight muscles, ligaments and tendons that evolve over time with the onset and progression of scoliosis. Our first step in correction is to “loosen them up” to restore flexibility, also known as the MIX. Spinal flexibility is one of the key factors in scoliosis reduction. The MIX develops this imperative flexibility in the spine.

Equipment Used During “The Mix”

To increase flexibility, we use specialized equipment that has been designed solely for this purpose. This process is generally painless and relaxing for the patient.

The Wobble Chair

In the scoliotic spine, the discs become wedged and immobile. Adding to the problem, discs no longer receive blood supply after the start of puberty. Therefore, the only way fluid and nutrients can get into the discs to keep them healthy is through motion. The specific movement of the wobble chair pumps nutrients into the discs and increases spinal flexibility. The wobble chair heats up those tissues making everything pliable and preparing your spine for the other MIX procedures.

Eckard Table

The Leander Eckard table flexes up and down loosening the tightened muscles and ligaments that are present in a scoliotic spine. This motion also pumps nutrients into the spinal discs, improving spinal health. Patients are positioned to open up the scoliotic curve and rehabilitate the wedged discs.

Vibratory Traction

The vibratory traction is designed to relax the spinal ligaments, tendons, and discs. This device vibrates at a slow, even frequency, which has been proven to target these tight areas to effectively relax and loosen them. The gentle vibrating motion is felt up and down the spine.

Core Stim

The core stim creates two different vibratory frequencies that are applied to targeted areas to relax overactive muscles and loosen tight ligaments and tendons directly supporting the spine.

Step 2 – The Fix

Once the supporting spinal structures are loosened and pliable, the doctor will then direct the spine into proper alignment through safe and effective spinal adjustments, referred to as the FIX. Our method of adjusting is based on years of clinical research by hundreds of doctors. The ICSB has compiled this research and selected the “best of the best” and applied it to the scoliotic spine. Adjustments are designed for each patient from 41 different measurements and 23 different angles the doctor has determined from the initial x-ray exam.

Step 3 – The Set

The last step is to re-educate the body’s supporting muscles to hold and maintain your newly corrected positions. We call this the SET. The body’s weaker areas must be rebuilt. Our approach to this is through a precise spinal weighting and exercise system. This system features specific isometric spinal exercises, head, shoulder and hip weights designed expressly for the patient.

To start on the path of scoliosis correction in the Fort Wayne, New Haven, or surrounding areas, contact us for a free consultation today!