What the heck is an Endonasal Cranial Adjustment?

By Patricia Nugent

As one of many tools available to stimulate the body’s power to heal itself, the doctors at Whole Body Health are introducing Endonasal Cranial Adjustments.

“Essentially, with each adjustment, we are working on moving the cranial bones, which normally contract and expand with breathing, to transfer cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through the skull properly, working in coordination with the spine and sacrum, or tailbone,” says Dr. Matt Marr, who is a chiropractor and member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Whether at birth or due to a head trauma, such as a concussion, he says the bones of the skull are impacted by forces that disrupt the normal movement of CSF, which ultimately affects the neurotransmitter activity throughout the central nervous system and causes things such as sinus pressure, migraines, dizziness, low energy, chronic fatigue, muscle spasms, neck/shoulder pain, poor concentration, PTSD, sleep apnea, snoring, TMJ, loss of smell, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and hearing problems.

“This type of adjustment, which was introduced in 1947, has very powerful effects on the nervous system as a whole,” he adds.

“Endonasal cranial adjustments can often fix chronic headaches, sinus pressure, snoring, sleep apnea and concussions, all in one visit.”

Getting Your Flow Back
To make the cranial adjustment and restore proper motion, the doctors inflate, then quickly deflate, a small balloon with a blood pressure bulb into the six sinus cavities to release pressure.

He reports patients usually feel slight pressure as the balloon is threaded into the sinus cavity and then experience more pressure and a release as the balloon is inflated and deflated.

“Most patients say they feel an immediate sense of relief and a definite opening of their sinus cavities,” he says. “And many will experience drainage, if not right away then shortly after the procedure.”

Depending on the severity of the medical issue, Dr. Matt says a complete protocol consists of up to 10 treatments.

“We often couple this adjustment with other procedures to help each patient achieve his or her own ‘Whole Body Health’ potential,” he says.

Whole Body Health is located at 4483 Weymouth Road in Medina. Some services may be covered by insurance and certain rules apply. Hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information, call 330-764-3434 or visit WholeBodyHealth.org.