Neuroimmune Model

Question 1

What is the Neurodystrophic/Neuroimmune Hypothesis?

Answer 1

Neural dysfunction as a result of VSC is stressful to the body and lowers tissue resistance and immune responses

Question 2

What is the most accepted current concept of the Neurodystrophic/Neuroimmune Hypothesis?

Answer 2

modification of the Sympathetic nerve activity locally and globally (Sympatheticotonia)

Question 3

Correcting the subluxation will
_______ SNS activity,
________ catecholamine release,
_______ the Th1 response which will improve infection fighting; and
_______the Th2 response, which will reduce allergy/atopic disease signs and symptoms.

Answer 3

Reduce
Reduce
Enhance
Inhibit

Question 4

T or F
Studies showed HVLA type of adjustments were associated with a Short-term Increase in production of TNF (TumorNecrosis Factor)

Answer 4

F
Decrease in TNF

** Subluxation may result in sustained production of TNF Alpha which is not normal

Question 5

What are the three components of Kents 3-D model of VSC

Answer 5

1) Dyskinesia (Somatic DysAfferentation)
2) Dysponesis (Disafferentation leads to DisEfferentation)
3) Dysautonomia (Functional Autonomic Dystonia)

Question 6

What is Chesnuts Foundational Premise #7

Answer 6

Chronic Increased Afferent Nociceptive Input results in Chronic increased stress response and stress related dysfunction and disease susceptability in the host (this often takes place without conscious pain or symptoms)

Question 7

What is Chestnuts Foundational Premise #8

Answer 7

Chronic Decreased Afferent proprioceptive input results in less inhibition of nociception and decreased essential afferent input which coordinated homeostatic cognition, visceral function, movemnt, muscle tone and posture