insight scans
What do the iNSiGHT scans look for?
At Coast Family Chiropractic, we don’t guess, we test. This is why our state-of-the-art INSiGHT Scans are an essential part of our 5-step clinical process. These scans help us detect, track, and understand subluxation and dysautonomia (dysfunction within the autonomic nervous system). If these issues are present, we need to determine two key factors:
- How significant are they?
- Where within the neuro-spinal system is this stress and dysfunction primarily located?
NeuroThermal Scans
The NeuroThermal scans help us identify the regional effects of subluxation and dysautonomia. We can run this scan on everyone from a 1-day-old infant to mum and dad in just a few minutes.
The autonomic nervous system coordinates and regulates functions like digestion, immunity, and hormones. This scan helps us understand what’s going on with practice members who struggle with regulation, function, and overall health.
During your Report of Findings visit, our chiropractic team will explain these scans in depth. Here are the two (2) things we don’t like to see:
- Green, blue, and red bars: Indicate tension and sympathetic dominance, components of subluxation.
- Tons of ‘back and forth’ tracking: Indicates dysautonomia and tension throughout the neuro-spinal system
NeuroSpinal EMG Scans
This scan is crucial for practice members with energy output challenges (e.g., Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, low energy) or poor posture. Neuro-muscular and tone challenges significantly impact posture, brain function, and development. If the EMG scan detects patterns of stuck tension and imbalance, the nervous system is almost certainly stuck in sympathetic (fight or flight) mode.
Our INSiGHT EMG Scans use a 3-step scoring system to give us a clear understanding of your family’s neuro-motor system and overall brain and neurodevelopment.
The 3 Scores on Your EMG Scan:
- Total Energy Score: High in individuals stuck in sympathetic mode, often linked to anxiety, behaviour, and sleep issues.
- Pattern Score: Indicates overall neurological tone. A low score suggests emotional dysregulation, focus challenges, postural exhaustion, and weak core.
- Symmetry Score: Measures balance between the right and left sides of the neuro-spinal system.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Scans
HRV scans provide a broader picture of neurological health, revealing whether the autonomic nervous system is healthy, balanced, and fully charged or stressed, imbalanced, and worn out. Adaptability is the key to good health, whether it’s gut health, immune health, or behavioural and cognitive health.
Every day, we encounter things like bacteria, viruses, physical injuries, environmental toxins, and emotional challenges. Good health is about being adaptable and resilient in the face of these challenges.
Common Findings in HRV Scans:
- Shifted left: Indicates being stuck in sympathetic fight-or-flight mode and/or exhausted parasympathetic nervous system and vagal tone issues.
- Shifted low: Indicates lower reserve capability and adaptability, or “low energy”.
With the high-stress, high-demand world many families face today, feeling ‘wound up and worn out’ simultaneously is common. It’s like a toddler skipping a nap on a busy day—by evening, they’re fully exhausted, throwing tantrums, not listening, and having a tough time.
Still unsure?
If you’re still unsure if your family might benefit from chiropractic care, we understand the courage and trust it takes to put your health in someone else’s hands. Dr. Mike offers complimentary phone consultations for new families, allowing you to ask questions and address concerns to ensure we’re the right fit for your family’s journey.
To book your complimentary phone consultation with Dr. Mike, please click below to contact us or book online.
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INITIAL CONSULTATION
Our team takes the time to understand your needs and ensure your first visit is comfortable and thorough.
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NEURO-STRUCTURAL TESTING
At your first visit, we use INSIGHT Scans and Functional Brain Testing to assess nervous system function and may recommend spinal x-rays if needed for further insights.
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CARE PLAN
We know every child and adult is unique, so after the Initial Consult we review all results to create a personalised care plan tailored to your needs.
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REPORT OF FINDINGS
This is our favourite visit, where we review all testing results, explain what's going on, and give you a clear action plan while answering all of your questions.
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CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS
Chiropractic adjustments are safe, gentle, and designed to relieve tension in the nervous system, with most people quickly feeling at ease even during their first visit.
Take your first step toward
better health
Reference: Article has been adapted from https://pxdocs.com/nervous-system/insight-scans/