Non-Force Technique

What is Non-Force Technique?

Directional Non-Force Technique or D.N.F.T. is the original light force Chiropractic technique founded and developed by Dr. Richard VanRumpt over 80 years ago.

D.N.F.T. gained the reputation of being able to correct difficult Chiropractic cases where other approaches have failed. Dr. VanRumpt discovered that using a minimal amount of force, in a highly specific way, was the most effective way of correcting subluxations.

Subluxations

Subluxations are vertebral misalignments that cause nerve irritation by either increasing or decreasing the amount of nerve, blood and lymphatic supply to your body's muscles, organs and systems which in turn can effect your body's ability to heal itself or to maintain good health. Without this interference your innate intelligence can keep your body functioning at 100% of it's potential.

Innate Intelligence

Our belief is that your body has it's own innate intelligence which gives it the ability to function from cells dividing, to produce another human being, to the ability to heal bleeding wounds, to breathing in your sleep, to the functioning of your immune system and all other body functions.

The intent of D.N.F.T. is to correct all these subluxations and the nerve irritation they create so that your innate life force can be free to function up to it's full potential. This allows your nervous system to operate at it's optimum tone, correcting imbalances, thus expressing it's maximum life force and healing ability.

Challenging & Leg Measuring

At the heart of the technique is a method of challenging and leg measuring to detect the presence and location of subluxations. Then a light thumb thrust adjustment is used to correct the subluxation. Specificity is an aspect that makes the technique so effective. Structures included in our analysis and corrective care are vertebraes, discs, ribs, cranial and facial bones, extremities, muscles, soft tissues and organs.

Adjustment

This technique offers many advantages; there is no twisting or popping of the joints. This is a low force adjustment, which feels more comfortable for most patients. At each visit you are evaluated as to how your body has healed since the last treatment and to find what needs to be adjusted at that point. Your progress is always discussed with you. Because of the gentleness and specificity, D.N.F.T. is the technique of choice for patients of all ages during the acute stages of injury, such as falling, lifting, tripping or automobile accidents. D.N.F.T. reaches to children, patients with degenerative joint disease as well as patients who are apprehensive about manipulative techniques. For more in depth information on this technique go to www.nonforce.com.

Pain Relief

Pain relief is important to anyone who is suffering. Pain is the effect of the body's built in alarm system. It's simply a warning telling you something is wrong with the body. Every ache and pain and every sign or symptom, whether it is numbness, tingling, indigestion, constipation, headaches, etc. can be early warning signs of impending trouble.

Examination

Determining the basic cause of an illness or condition without the use of dangerous drugs or surgery are the special skills of doctors of Chiropractic.

By taking a detailed history, physical examination and other tests we will be able to determine the exact location of the misalignment and correct it.

X-rays, a concern with many, are taken only when it's medically indicated to rule out bone or soft tissue pathology, fracture, dislocation or for legal and insurance reasons when indicated.

Good Health

Good health is not an accident. Proper nutrition, moderate exercise, plenty of water and proper rest are necessary for your body to reach it's maximum healing ability and maintain good health. Chiropractic care enhances your body's own natural ability to heal itself. Your body's ability to heal is infinite.