By: Dr. Steven Riess
Koren Specific Technique (KST) is one of the newer methods
of Chiropractic. Developed by Dr. Tedd Koren, a chiropractor – it is derived
from other chiropractic techniques, Chinese medicine and his own discoveries. It
is a breakthrough approach to patient care because of its unique system of
analysis -using a biofeedback reflex system. It is made by carefully observing
changes at the back of the head called the “occipital drop”. The drop varies in
relation to the challenges presented to the body. These challenges may be
physical, emotional, mental and/or chemical. By observing the “occipital drop”,
the KST practitioner can determine the most beneficial position to place the
patient and also the position in which to make a corrective adjustment.
The adjustment is often used with an instrument called an
“Arthrostim” as its method of creating the changes needed in the body to help
the body correct itself (although finger pressure can be used). The active end
of the “Arthrostim” vibrates at 12-14 cycles per second which is pleasant and
helps the muscles to relax. This instrument makes it possible to quickly and
easily make adjustments to the body for a positive and beneficial change!
With KST you receive gentle, specific corrections to your
spine, structural system and other parts of your body. The KST practitioner is
able to quickly and easily check and address areas of nerve stress/nerve
interference/subluxations wherever they may arise. This includes your cranial
bones, TMJ, spinal column, sacrum, coccyx, hips, discs, ribs, shoulders, knees,
feet, hands and anything else that needs correcting.
Hering’s Law of Cure is the basis of all healing. “All cure
starts within out, from the head down and in reverse order as the symptoms have
appeared or been suppressed”. The real
power of KST is unlocking this ability within the body. The process of
improvement often times involves revisiting the symptoms of the past. Many
patients will “retrace” through some of these symptoms as they improve.
“Retracing” may vary in intensity with each patient. It is seen as an unwinding
of stresses and traumas both physical and emotional. Older injuries, older
distortions, older subluxations and older symptoms may surface at later
sessions. Patients have reported “cleansing” symptoms such as sweating,
diarrhea, fever, rash, etc. Not all patients experience retracing on a physical
or conscious level. Sometimes patients experience an increase in dreams or
unusual dreams as another form of “retracing”.
For instance, let’s say the last illness you had was a sinus
infection and a suppressive medication was used to stop any sneezing, coughing,
dripping nose or sinus drainage. In order for the body to properly heal we must
believe we can heal and allow the body to heal from within out. It must
eliminate these toxins and mucous that were suppressed at this time. Since this
was the last illness it is the easiest for the body to heal. Orthodox medicine generally believes that
because symptoms are suppressed the problem is cured, or by removing the organ,
which is not functioning correctly, it can cure the problem.
Our purpose as practitioners of this specialized modality is to release stresses and
traumas from your mind/body complex so that you may be physically and mentally
healthier. Symptoms resulting from nerve stress / subluxations such as headaches,
migraines, dizziness, vertigo, neck pain, TMJ, tinnitus, pain/numbness/tingling
down the arm into fingers, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, back pain, disc
problems, leg pains/sciatica, knee issues, plantar fasciitis, stomach
disorders, allergies, colds, breathing problems, emotional and mental stress etc.
improve dramatically as the body goes through the healing process.
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About the author:
DR. STEVEN RIESS has dedicated a career in providing natural pain relief treatments and education about how to stay out of pain. His practice is located in Plainview, NY where he provides a full array of services to help you achieve optimal health. For more information or to get acquainted with Dr. Riess, visit: www.drstevenriess.com
DR. STEVEN RIESS has dedicated a career in providing natural pain relief treatments and education about how to stay out of pain. His practice is located in Plainview, NY where he provides a full array of services to help you achieve optimal health. For more information or to get acquainted with Dr. Riess, visit: www.drstevenriess.com
