Dr. Alfonsi certified in Cox® Technic

November 20, 2009 — According to the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 58% of chiropractic physicians report that they perform Cox® Technic, but only 1% of chiropractic physicians are actually certified in these procedures. National University of Health Sciences now certifies chiropractic physicians in this technique and is building a referral network of physicians who practice similarly.

Dr. Alfonsi recently completed the 36-hour course and proudly announces her inclusion in this 1% of chiropractic physicians who are Cox® Technic certified. Cox® Technic procedures effectively control back pain due to slipped or herniated discs, pinched nerves, scoliosis, facet syndrome, spondylolisthesis, sprain or strain of back muscles, subluxations, and much more.

Cox® Decompression procedures involve a thorough physical and possible x-ray examination of the spine, an educated diagnosis, and a specific course of treatment. The Cox® Technic treatment procedure is designed to facilitate the following benefits:

• Widen the spinal canal,
• Reduce pressure on the spinal nerves,
• Restore normal motion to the spine,
• Improve posture and body functions, and
• Create a state of well-being.

Since 1993, the federal U.S. government has provided funds for research of this technique's effectiveness. The studies are conducted cooperatively among many research institutions, including the National University of Health Sciences, Loyola University Strich School of Medicine, University of Iowa, and Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research. The first project documented the basic science and mechanism of this successful, proven, and safe technique. The second project compared medically conservative care to chiropractic distraction manipulation care of low back pain; and this technique was superior for radiculopathy patients and chronic pain patients. The current, third, project is a comparison of distraction to medical conservative care of neck pain. The sponsoring Health Resources and Services Administration is pleased with the collaborative efforts of the medical and chiropractic institutes and researchers.

Dr. Alfonsi is proud that she can share this knowledge and skill with her patients and would be delighted to answer any questions about the Cox® Technic at your next visit.