"Network Spinal Analysis" (N.S.A.)

Network Spinal Analysis was originally developed, by Dr. Donald Epstein, as a chiropractic "subluxation based" classification and analysis, as well as a low force chiropractic adjustment methodology. NSA has evolved into a system of promoting spinal and neural health, though development of biologically entrained responses, which are affirmed to develop specializing properties of the spine and nervous system. Evidence exists, which supports the benefits of NSA care, in relationship to enhanced health, quality of life, healthier lifestyles, and life choices. Network Spinal Analysis is currently being represented and taught as a unique discipline, which has very specific benefits to a wide range of disciplines; the work, in the past, was well adapted for the scope of vertebral subluxation based chiropractic.

Network Spinal Analysis involves a clinical assessment of individuals that also incorporates a patient centered education process. Through specific contacts, with the tissues overlying the spine, NSA utilizes a low force protocol that uses concepts derived from a variety of health professions and theoretical sciences. Further in-depth study may be sought at Dr.  Donald Epstein's personal page.

The objectives of NSA are to: 

•  Promote patient self-awareness of their spine, including gross and subtle movement of spinal structures, spinal tension patterns, associated breath changes, and responses to stress.
•  Initiate the production of spontaneous, self-generated Somatopsychic and Respiratory responses , which are postulated to dissipate tension, or stored energy, from the active (muscles, muscular tendons), passive (spinal bones and ligaments), neural control (nervous tissues), meningeal, and emotional subsystems. These waves have been theorized to help the body to re-establish elements of spinal integrity, which promote increased nervous  system efficiency, while accentuating the body's ability to self-organize and restructure; 
•  Detect the presence of indications of adverse mechanical spinal cord tension, and associated altered states of spinal and neural integrity; 
•  Provide safe and effective low force contacts, which are believed to affect the nervous system's capacity to enhance precognitive (subconscious) and cognitive (conscious) self-awareness. The process is also believed to promote self-regulation of adverse mechanical spinal cord tension, through the natural oscillatory patterns of associated tissues;
• To evaluate the efficacy of the above care, by relating the application of NSA to patient self-ratings regarding their wellness and quality of life.