NVD is an extremely gentle, organ reflex chiropractic technique used to help increase the blood flow to internal organs and the tissues reflexively connected to them. NVD was developed in the 1930’s by a chiropractor in San Francisco (Terrence Bennett). Experimenting on himself, Dr. Bennett found while exposing himself to X-rays (before they were known to be dangerous), that he could cause his intestines to relax by pressing on certain point on his abdomen. He tested his finding on his patients and discovered that not only were their internal organ problems being helped but also their back and neck conditions were improving!
• Many internal organs have reflex connections in the spinal and extremity muscles and joints.
• Working on reflex points on the abdomen to improve the function of the internal organs, the spinal areas can also be affected.
• This technique is administered very simply: gentle pressure in maintained over an abdominal reflex point with pads of the practitioner’s fingers until a softening of the surrounding tissues is felt.
• Patients frequently mention that these treatments are very relaxing.
• NVD can be used to treat digestive, pelvic organ, spine and extremity related problems.