Torque Release Technique

[Dr. Darl Shipley]

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

Torque Release Technique

What is Torque Release Technique?
TRT is called a “tonal” technique because it normalizes the tone of the nervous system.  Imagine that your nervous system has a volume control—if you turn the volume up too high, it causes distortion (increased tone) which can show up, for example, as internal organ complaints, musculoskeletal stresses, diminished immune response and emotional/behavioral problems.   The same thing occurs if the volume control is set too low, in other words the nervous system is not sending enough messages to the body for what is necessary to get the job done (decreased tone).  This causes your body systems to become sluggish.  They slow down function and sometimes simply turn off.  The muscles can become weak and do not support your skeleton well, leading to all sorts of aches and pains.
TRT corrects these problems with increased or decreased neurological tone by normalizing the functioning of the nerves, spinal cord and brain.  TRT is based upon correcting nerve system disturbance called subluxations.   The nerve system attachments to the spine only occur in a small number of sites; the skull, upper and lower neck area, the sacrum and coccyx (tailbone).

What can I expect from Torque Release?
The effects you feel from a Torque Release adjustment are dependent upon your own body’s healing capability.   If you are mentally and physically ready to begin the healing process, the TRT protocol is a very powerful system, since it releases deep neurological stresses, even from events that happened earlier in your life.  In fact some patients have stated that they have experienced memories from childhood during their Torque Release adjustments. If you really want to enjoy the benefits of the TRT protocol, a minimum of three to six months of care is recommended to start.  This style of neurological correction is based upon repetition, energy, and time.  It takes repetition to clear the neurological habit patterns that have been accumulating for years.  It takes energy on both the doctor’s part and your part to begin the healing process. And finally, it takes time for your body to heal.
Many people notice a tremendous sense of relaxation and well-being after a TRT adjustment.  Most people take deep sighs after these adjustments as their bodies release deep neurological stresses that have been accumulating over the years.  Overall, it’s always a very pleasant and enjoyable experience.

I didn’t feel any noises or popping sounds when you worked on me.
Did you really give me an adjustment?
There are many ways of adjusting patients.  Some involve a physical movement of the joints between two spinal bones, resulting in the sound that people are so familiar with.  Other techniques use light force that do not cause any sound.  Both techniques work!  It all comes down to the intent of the chiropractor in releasing stresses to your nervous system.   Dr. Augustine uses a combination of techniques to provide you the finest care possible. 

What types of conditions does TRT help?
It’s important to note that TRT is not a treatment for specific diseases.  TRT is meant to correct nerve system disturbance (subluxation) which is interfering with health, healing, repair and adaptibility.  Symptoms are indicators of changes occurring in the body.  We don’t necessarily want to turn off the symptom / indicator, but find out what is causing it.  Allowing what controls all healing and repair to be released, and on the job 100%, can maximize your response to whatever symptom or condition you may encounter.   So if your body is experiencing stomach ulcers because of nerve stresses, TRT will help.  If your body's immune system is depleted because of neurological stresses, TRT will help. If your body is experiencing back pain due to neurological stresses, TRT will help.  Give us a call to begin your program of care and find out what all the excitement is about!

Is this technique safe for infants and children?
We have found that this technique is one of the best ones we’ve seen for all ages of children – from birth through adolescence.  The technique is extremely gentle, with no forceful manipulations of the spine.  Children really enjoy its gentleness and often hop up onto the tables in anticipation of their neurological corrections!  This is one of the most powerful methods known to improve your child’s health.