Dr. Langel is the developer of Langel Upper Cervical Tonal Technique. This method emphasizes the neurological tone of the body, aiming to optimize nervous system function rather than just correcting structural misalignments. This approach prioritizes accuracy, safety, and lasting results—helping you achieve better health through precise spinal alignment.
Key Aspects of Langel Upper Cervical Tonal Technique:
· Tonal Chiropractic Influence: This approach integrates tonal chiropractic principles, which focus on the body's innate intelligence and neurological balance rather than solely on biomechanical adjustments.
· Upper Cervical Focus: It specifically targets the upper cervical spine, recognizing that misalignments in this area can have widespread effects on the nervous system and overall health.
· Gentle Adjustments: Unlike traditional forceful manipulations, tonal upper cervical techniques use precise, low-force, instrument-based corrections to encourage the body’s natural ability to self-regulate and heal.
· Neurological Optimization: The goal is to enhance communication between the brain and body, improving overall function and well-being.
· Non-Invasive: Unlike other upper cervical chiropractic techniques, no x-rays or invasive imaging is necessary to find the location and correction of the subluxation.
This method is particularly beneficial for individuals that want a “gentle, holistic approach” to chiropractic care that prioritizes neurological balance alongside spinal alignment.
Holding is Healing
The goal of Upper Cervical care is to determine if and where you are subluxated/misaligned and act to correct it. Done correctly, the alignment becomes stable and holds in place allowing the body to heal due to the correction. This allows the body to become healthier and stronger therefore requiring fewer corrections and decreased need for spinal check-ups.
However, if a patient becomes subluxated and nothing is done to correct it, the opposite occurs. Your body stops/slows healing and can even begin to malfunction and allow for an environment in your body for symptoms and diseases to reappear or be develop. This will then require more frequent check-ups to reestablish the healing process.
Who Can Benefit?
Everyone — infants to seniors, mothers-to-be, athletes, and accident victims will benefit from a healthy spine and nerve system! If you have a health problem, we will strive to correct its cause, not just treat the symptoms. If you are symptom free, Upper Cervical care is one of the best ways to stay healthy.
How Can an Upper Cervical Subluxation Affect Your Health?
Upper Cervical care is based on the universal law of cause and effect. For every effect or symptom (physical or mental), there must be a cause. Upper Cervical doctors focus their efforts on finding and removing interference to the nervous system which may be the cause of your health condition. Removing this interference can allow the body to heal itself naturally without the use of potentially harmful drugs or surgery.
Four Components of a Subluxation
#1 Joint Damage
· Vertebrae out of proper alignment
· Increased stress on your joints, discs, and ligaments
· Reduced range-of-motion or movement
· Clicking, grinding, or popping sounds
· Premature arthritis or joint degeneration
#2 Decreased "Brain to Body Communication" (Nerve Damage)
· Nerve pressure or irritation in the brain stem region
· Abnormal nerve function
· Altered internal organ function
· Attention deficit, emotional or neurological disorders
· Decreased immune function
#3 Body Imbalance (Muscle & Tissue Damage)
· Abnormal pressure on the joints, muscles, and nearby soft tissues
· Swelling, irritation and inflammation
· Muscles become tense, spastic, and tight
· Pain
· Eventually muscles, tendons and ligaments weaken or atrophy
· Postural distortions
· Unnatural wear and tear cause premature arthritis and degeneration
#4 Overall Health Degeneration
· Dis-ease (lack of wholeness or health, overall body malfunction)
· Accelerated aging
· Chronic pain and fatigue
· Lessened ability to respond to physical or emotional stress
· Lowered resistance to disease
· Premature joint degeneration, bone deformation and disc destruction
· Inability to "hold" spinal corrections
Bryson J. Langel, DC
Developer of
Langel Upper Cervical Tonal Technique
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