of the Nervous System with the Insight™ Subluxation
This office utilizes
the most advanced diagnostic techniques and equipment in detecting
and monitoring the life threatening effects of Vertebral SUBLUXATION.
The Millenium Subluxation Station performs surface EMG and surface
Thermal scans to offer a visual images of interference within a
What actually do EMG and Thermal Scans measure?
The EMG, which is an abbreviation for Electromyograph, measures electrical
potentials associated with muscular activity. This means it can
measure and record the status of the muscles surrounding the spine,
and indicate if those muscle groups being tested are in spasm,
normal or even weak. These changes or variations from the norm
are most often due to Spinal SUBLUXATIONS, which not only interfere
with the function of the muscles, but also decrease the stability
of the spine which also results in changes in muscular activity
intended to compensate for the structural weaknesses.
Alterations in skin temperature patterns are associated with aberrations
in the function of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic
nervous system controls the organs, glands, and blood vessels. It is responsible
for relating the internal environment of the patient to the dynamics
of the outside world. One important function of the autonomic nervous
system is temperature regulation.
When the outside environment is cool, the body will attempt to conserve
heat, resulting in constriction of the arterioles in the skin. When
the outside environment is warm, and the body seeks to eliminate
heat, vasodilation (widening) of the arterioles in the skin will
In a healthy patient, skin temperature patterns will be constantly
changing, but symmetrical. This is because a healthy body is constantly
adapting to the environment.
Vertebral SUBLUXATIONS result in thermal asymmetries and/or fixed
patterns. The levels of thermal asymmetry are not necessarily the
levels of SUBLUXATION, and may change with time. The value of the
thermal scan is in determining the overall degree of autonomic abnormality,
and the response of the patient to the adjustment
Thermal scans can help detect “dis-ease” within the
body quite often before the problems progress to the point of outward
Do either of these scans hurt or cause discomfort?
Absolutely not. Both scans are non-invasive and offer no discomfort
How old can you be to have such a scan?
Due to the birthing process and how babies are carried within the
womb, 80% of all children are born with SUBLUXATIONS of their upper
cervical spine. This is the only form of diagnostic equipment that
can be performed on infants and small children that is also non-invasive
and yet can offered a detailed evaluation of the integrity of that
child’s nervous system function. We strongly suggest that
infants, children, adults and senior citizens ALL have such examinations
to ensure that their spine and nervous system are functioning properly.
How often do you perform these exams?
Well the first scans are performed during the initial examination.
These first scans serve as starting points and future scans are
compared to prior to determine progress to date and to document
any areas with residual interference to the nervous systems which
assists in determining the frequency of continued Chiropractic
As a rule these evaluations are performed monthly so as to maintain
a firm understanding of each patient’s spinal conditions. As
a patient progresses and their frequency of Chiropractic care is
reduced, the interims of the reevaluations will be extended to suit
the patient’s treatment program.
How can you tell if a person has problems and if they are responding
The read outs for the Subluxation Station are very easy to read,
which many patients appreciate. Elevated levels of muscle spasms
in the EMGs, or temperature readings in the Thermal scans, are indicated
not only by numerical values but also by color. Green is indicative
of mild elevations, blue refers to moderate elevations and red demonstrates
severe elevations. Black bars are values so high that they exceed
the current scanning range.
The three EMG scans shown below are an example of an actual patient’s
scans. Note that with each progressive scan the values are reduced,
demonstrating a positive response to treatment and a reduction of
interference within their nervous system.
|This initial scan demonstrated extremely severe spasms of the
muscles in this young girls’ mid back region. The interesting
aspect of such findings was that she had NO back pain within
Reevaluation one month later shows a significant reduction
in muscle spasms, with ALL red and black bars eliminated.
Such testing enables the treating doctor to KNOW if
a person is improving and not just rely on the presence or
absence of symptoms
The third scan one month later demonstrated an even greater
return to normal with only one blue (moderate) bar remaining.
Healing trends such as this are reassuring, especially when
considering if a patient is improved enough to undergo a reduction
in treatment frequency.
initial Thermal scan obtained on this patient demonstrates
elevated readings throughout the entire neck region
on the right, in the
mid thoracic region and mild elevation at the S1
spinal level on the right. Such abnormalities offer insight into
autonomic nervous system, which is the aspect of
the nervous system that controls the organs and tissues within
scan that was performed just one month later demonstrates a much
improved return to normal autonomic function. Just two mild
elevations remain at the C1 and the T6 spinal levels.
To view how each of these spinal levels can affect the functioning
of the organs or tissues at that particular level, please go to the
SPINAL NERVE CHART and click on each vertebral level to view an interactive
demonstration of how your spine and central nervous system can affect
Are these scans accurate?
Cobb et al reported that pain was more likely to demonstrate change
in surface electrode EMG activity than needle EMG potentials.
They concluded that “…muscle spasm (even when mild) is accompanied
by muscular hyperactivity which can be evaluated by suitable electromyographic
techniques. Our data suggest that surface electrodes
allow better sampling than Teflon coated needles…” and that “…integration
procedures (surface EMG) allow better quantification than does
the visual evaluation of a (needle) EMG…”
In addition to better reliability, the non-invasive nature of the
test makes it more appropriate for the evaluation of abnormal recruitment
patterns and dysponesis associated with vertebral SUBLUXATION.
In the analysis of thermal differentials, we are concerned with
two factors, symmetry and pattern. Symmetry refers to the difference
in temperature between the left side and the right side, at like
points along the spine. It has been demonstrated that specific temperatures
vary greatly from person to person. Actual temperatures also vary
in the same person from moment to moment. However, the differences
in temperature from side to side are maintained within strict limits
in healthy persons.
Uematsu et al determined normative values based upon 90 asymptomatic "normal" individuals.
These authors stated: "These values can be used as a standard
in assessment of sympathetic nerve function, and the degree of asymmetry
is a quantifiable indicator of dysfunction...Deviations from the
normal values will allow suspicion of neurological pathology to be
quantitated and therefore can improve assessment and lead to proper
(Source: Uematsu S, Edwin DH, Jankel
ER, et al: "Quantification
of thermal asymmetry." J Neurosurg 1988;69:552).
Furthermore, with respect to pattern; Miller described the basic
premise of pattern analysis as follows:
Persons free of neurological interference tend to display skin temperature
readings which continually change, but when the vertebral subluxation and interference to normal neurological function appear on the scene,
these changing differentials become static. They no longer display
normal adaptability, and at this time the patient is said to be `in
(Source: Miller JL: "Skin temperature differential analysis." International
Review of Chiropractic (Science) 1964;1(1):41)
Clinical observations from users suggest the following:
- In normal
(unsubluxated) patients, thermal patterns will be constantly
changing, and will exhibit acceptable symmetry.
- In acute and subacute
subluxations, there will be levels out
of range, but the pattern will vary.
- In chronic subluxations,
the pattern will be fixed, and there will be levels out of range.
of asymmetry often do not relate to the level of primary subluxation.
organ dysfunction (visceroautonomic) may result in a focal segmental
- Thermal patterns measure autonomic activity.
Levels of thermal asymmetry may not correlate
of EMG asymmetry,
since EMG is measuring muscle activity, not autonomic
These observations should be tested through formalized
research. The chiropractic profession pioneered
skin temperature differential
analysis with the introduction of the neurocalometer
over 70 years ago. Strengthened by extensive clinical
research, paraspinal skin temperature differential
analysis is strongly established
in the practice of subluxation based chiropractic.
(Source: Kent C, Gentempo
P: "Instrumentation and imaging in
chiropractic: a centennial retrospective." Today's Chiropractic
If you are interested in scheduling an appointment to determine
just how well your nervous system is functioning then please
office. Dr. Bajakian believes each of us deserve to KNOW the truth
about our health and also our health choices. If he evaluates you
and feels he can help you he will sit down with you and explain
how your health can be improved through Chiropractic care. If Dr.
determines your condition is not within the scope of Chiropractic
care then he will advise you of that as well, and assist you in
seeking the appropriate health care specialist who will best serve
you strive to improve your health.