Which Chiropractic Technique Is Best: A Holistic Approach to Nervous System Health

This podcast episode, hosted by Dr. Ekberg, delves into the common question of which chiropractic technique is superior, concluding that the effectiveness lies more with the practitioner's skill than the specific technique itself. Dr. Ekberg explains that while there are over 300 different chiropractic techniques, they all share a fundamental commonality: they aim to affect and rebalance the central nervous system. He clarifies that chiropractors don't relieve pressure on nerves but rather stimulate receptors, which then generate signals to rebalance the nervous system, acting as a "pattern interrupt" or "resetting a circuit breaker" for the body's electrical system.

The episode emphasizes that the world has dramatically changed since chiropractic was founded, with increased exposure to chemicals, heavy metals, pollution, processed foods, and electromagnetic radiation. This necessitates a shift from a purely structural approach to a holistic one that addresses the "three sides of a triangle": chemical, structural, and emotional balance. Dr. Ekberg cites DD Palmer, the founder of chiropractic, who recognized as early as 1912 that misalignments could be caused by factors beyond trauma, such as diet.

Practically, Dr. Ekberg advises listeners to seek a chiropractor who follows a clear observe-adjust-re-observe protocol and can demonstrate tangible changes. More importantly, he advocates for finding a "holistic chiropractor" who integrates various modalities to address all potential influences on health. This includes not only chiropractic adjustments, exercises, and postural retraining for the structural side but also nutritional counseling, whole-food supplements, and detoxification programs for the chemical side.

Furthermore, a truly holistic approach incorporates strategies for emotional balance, such as biofeedback and audio-visual entrainment, to help patients achieve a relaxation response and retrain their brain for more relaxed behavior. The core message is that if a misalignment or pain is rooted in chemical imbalances (e.g., heavy metal toxicity, food sensitivities), an adjustment alone will only provide temporary relief; the underlying cause must be addressed for lasting health improvements.

"the technique is exactly as good as the doctor performing it"

"what all chiropractic techniques have in common they all do something to affect the nervous system"

"chiropractors do not take pressure off nerves they put pressure on receptors receptors generate signals and with specific receptor stimulation we can rebalance the nervous system"

"the world has changed more in the last 50 years than it has in the previous 50 thousand"

"chiropractic has always talked about the three sides of a triangle they talk about chemical structural and emotional balance"

"DD Palmer he wrote a book in 1912 and already he said that that bone in your neck is as likely to be misaligned due to eating processed food as it is due to trauma"

"if your shoulder pain is caused by a heavy metal toxicity would you like me to work on your shoulder or your metal toxicity"

"if you want a good chiropractor look for someone who observes something adjusts and then re observes and can show you the changes to your satisfaction"

"look for a holistic chiropractor who can address all areas that might influence and interfere with your health"