The scoliotic spine has tight muscles, ligaments and tendons that have evolved over time with the scoliosis. The first step to correcting scoliosis is to "loosen them up," also known as the MIX, which increases spinal flexibility, which is one of the key factors in scoliosis reduction. We use specialized equipment that has been designed solely for this purpose. This process is generally painless and relaxing for the patient.

 

Equipment Used During "The Mix"

The Wobble Chair

With scoliosis, the discs in the spine 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 created by using our 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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.