A chiropractor, Dr. Gregory Johnson, treats a patient named Noe who has been experiencing severe chronic back pain for 8 years. Noe has multiple herniated discs, a sacral deviation, and muscle spasms. Dr. Johnson performs a series of adjustments, including a spinal decompression, to help alleviate Noe's pain. Throughout the treatment, Dr. Johnson educates Noe on proper breathing techniques and informs him about the importance of maintaining good posture. After the treatment, Noe reports feeling significantly better, with reduced pain and increased range of motion. Dr. Johnson advises Noe on how to maintain his improved condition and provides him with home exercises to help manage his pain.
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1. The patient, Noe, visited a chiropractor, Dr. Gregory Johnson, in Houston.
2. Noe had never been to a chiropractor before.
3. Dr. Johnson evaluated Noe's posture and performed an orthopedic test.
4. The test revealed that Noe had multiple herniated discs in his lumbar spine.
5. Noe also had a sacral deviation on the right side of his sacrum.
6. Noe experienced pain, numbness, and tingling in his buttocks and legs.
7. Dr. Johnson performed a spinal adjustment on Noe.
8. The adjustment included a 3D adjustment of the XY and Z axes.
9. Dr. Johnson used a technique called "drop pieces" which is a combination of Oh Biophysics and Thompson work.
10. Noe had a lot of muscle spasm and was very hypertonic.
11. Dr. Johnson used deep tissue vibration and heating to relax Noe's muscles.
12. Noe was instructed to breathe deeply and slowly during the adjustment.
13. Dr. Johnson performed a spinal decompression on Noe to relieve pressure on his herniated discs.
14. Noe's legs were uneven, with his right leg being half an inch shorter than his left leg.
15. After the adjustment, Noe's legs were even.
16. Noe experienced a significant reduction in pain and discomfort after the adjustment.
17. Noe's range of motion improved significantly after the adjustment.
18. Dr. Johnson instructed Noe on proper breathing techniques and posture.
19. Noe was given home exercises and instructions on how to maintain proper posture and prevent future injuries.
20. Noe reported feeling much better after the adjustment and was grateful for the treatment.