Abstract: A spinal adjusting device having a base plate assembly with an upper plate assembly coupled thereto, the base plate assembly configured to permit the upper plate assembly to drop a predetermined distance when subjected to a predetermined force. The base plate assembly includes a coupling mechanism having a drop assembly that enables adjustment in the amount of predetermined force required to drop the upper plate assembly onto the base plate. A patient is placed with their neck supported at the vertebra adjacent to the vertebra in need of repositioning. The patient's cervical spine and skull are flexed or extended with sufficient force to cause the entire upper assembly to drop, facilitating repositioning of the target vertebrae.

Abstract: A system for weighting a patient's skeletal system is provided that includes a number of weights; a headpiece having a stitched cavity divided into a number of pockets, each sized and shaped to hold at least one weight; and three adjustable straps attached by stitching to the headpiece.

Abstract: A method is provided for spinal examination and treatment that includes obtaining a first image of one or more areas of a patient's skeletal system; determining areas of abnormal condition of the patient's skeletal system; weighting the patient's skeletal system to correct the areas of abnormal condition; and obtaining further images of the patient's skeletal system, redetermining the presence of areas of abnormal condition of the patient's skeletal system, and adjusting the weighting of the patient's skeletal system until a final weighting is reached where the patient's areas of abnormal condition of the skeletal system are no longer abnormal. Ideally, weighting the patient's skeletal system includes attaching at least one weight externally to the patient's body with at least one removable external weight holder.

Abstract: A spinal adjusting device having a base plate assembly with an upper plate assembly coupled thereto, the base plate assembly configured to permit the upper plate assembly to drop a predetermined distance when subjected to a predetermined force. The base plate assembly includes a coupling mechanism having a drop assembly that enables adjustment in the amount of predetermined force required to drop the upper plate assembly onto the base plate. A patient is placed with their neck supported at the vertebra adjacent to the vertebra in need of repositioning. The patient's cervical spine and skull are flexed or extended with sufficient force to cause the entire upper assembly to drop, facilitating repositioning of the target vertebrae.

Abstract: A traction device is provided that includes a harness coupled to a suspension assembly for suspending the harness at a predetermined height. The harness includes a neck support placed behind a user's neck and a chin rest connected to the neck support on which the user's chin rests. Hand grips extending from the chin or forehead rest allow a user to manually grasp the chin rest and support a portion of their weight as the remainder of their weight is supported by the cervical spine through the traction device. Approximately six to eight repetitions of the method, each performed for ten to twenty seconds, result in nourishment, repair, and regeneration of avascular tissues in the disks, ligaments, cartilage, and improved cervical and lumbar lordotic curves.

Abstract: A therapeutic chair having a seat, a base configured to rest on a surface, and a seat support mechanism configured to couple the seat to the base and to enable the seat to be rocked in any direction while resisting rocking of the seat. Ideally the seat-support mechanism permits universal motion in all directions about a vertical axis, including 360 degrees of rotation, 40 degrees of side-to-side flexion, and 35 degrees of front-to-back flexion on a universal-type joint. The joint includes a first support member having a projecting post and a second support member having a housing with first and second resilient members mounted therein and configured to slidably receive the post. A unique seat design in combination with the universal seat connector reduces pressure on the legs and facilitates therapeutic exercise when seated.

Abstract: A method is provided for spinal examination and treatment that includes obtaining a first image of one or more areas of a patient's skeletal system; determining areas of abnormal condition of the patient's skeletal system; weighting the patient's skeletal system to correct the areas of abnormal condition; and obtaining further images of the patient's skeletal system, redetermining the presence of areas of abnormal condition of the patient's skeletal system, and adjusting the weighting of the patient's skeletal system until a final weighting is reached where the patient's areas of abnormal condition of the skeletal system are no longer abnormal. Ideally, weighting the patient's skeletal system includes attaching at least one weight externally to the patient's body with at least one removable external weight holder.

Abstract: A traction device is provided that includes a harness coupled to a suspension assembly for suspending the harness at a predetermined height. The harness includes a neck support placed behind a user's neck and a chin rest connected to the neck support on which the user's chin rests. Hand grips extending from the chin or forehead rest allow a user to manually grasp the chin rest and support a portion of their weight as the remainder of their weight is supported by the cervical spine through the traction device. Approximately six to eight repetitions of the method, each performed for ten to twenty seconds, result in nourishment, repair, and regeneration of avascular tissues in the disks, ligaments, cartilage, and improved cervical and lumbar lordotic curves.