Complete Resolution of Lumbar Disc Herniation after Atlasprofilax Treatment

By Kathleen Lewis DC | April 11, 2022

Dr. Kathleen Lewis is coauthor of another case report published in March 2022. The patient had complete resolution of disc herniation and sciatic pain and numbness after Atlasprofilax treatment: “Total Resorption of a Chronic L4-5 Disc Extrusion After Application of the Atlasprofilax Method. A Case Report” published in American Journal of Case Reports March 2022…

Atlasprofilax Study Published in Orthopedic Journal

By Kathleen Lewis DC | April 11, 2022

Dr. Kathleen Lewis is coauthor of a paper published September 2021 showing major improvement in headaches, arm pain and TMJ pain after an Atlasprofilax treatment. “Clinical and Imaging Improvement After the Atlasprofilax Method in a Patient with Cervicobrachial Syndrome and Temporomandibular Joint Disorders. A Case Report” published in Acta Scientific Orthopaedics September 2021 Authors: Lluís…

WHY ATLASPROFILAX FOR NECK & BACK PAIN?

By Kathleen Lewis DC | June 2, 2020

By Kathleen Lewis, D.C. There are many factors involved in creating neck and back pain. Some of these include:  Abnormal posture  Changes in connective tissue (fascia)  Tight muscles  Compensation patterns   Abnormal stress across the discs between the vertebrae   Pressure on spinal nerves  Pressure on the dura mater (the layer of connective tissue around the brain…

HOW HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY HELPS IMMUNITY

By Kathleen Lewis DC | May 29, 2020

Did you know that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can help the immune system? The subject of immunity is a hot topic today due to Covid-19. How do you optimize the functioning of your immune system? Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (AKA HBOT) increases oxygen levels in tissues. Increased tissue oxygen levels inhibit the growth of bacteria and also…

WHY HYPERBARIC OXYGEN?

By Kathleen Lewis DC | May 29, 2020

Mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy is helpful for many conditions. Studies have shown that it is able to:  Strengthen the immune system  Improve wound healing  Promote formation of connective tissue and new skin  Encourage fracture repair  Cause new blood vessels to grow (angiogenesis), improving   circulation  Aid recovery after traumatic brain injuries and concussions  Increase stem cell…

WHAT TO EXPECT IN AN HBOT SESSION

By Kathleen Lewis DC | May 29, 2020

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is oxygen under pressure. The increased pressure increases the concentration of oxygen in the tissues, which has multiple benefits described in other posts. Dressed comfortably, you lie down on a cushy mat in a roomy cylinder-shaped chamber. The chamber has windows on the top and at the ends. Outside the chamber are…