If the stimulus is strong enough, it will spread through the intemuncial pool causing widespread dissemination of the signal. The lack of these afferent signals is called deafferentation and it is Mike Jones' hypothesis that this deafferentation is caused by nerve compression which occurs primarily at the level of the neck, and also by lack of mechanoreception. It is this deafferentation which is at the root of many musculoskeletal symptoms. Furthermore, when restriction of a joint or muscle occurs, free radical pathology commences. In other words, when our muscles become hypertonic, a decrease in mechanoreception occurs, and we accelerate the aging and disease processes.
Most researchers agree free radical pathology is the biggest single cause of aging and disease.
We often begin rehabilitation too soon, or we begin modalities that may seem to improve conditions locally to a degree, but which interfere with the central integrated state. By interfering with the central integrated state, we create more problems in the long term. After neurologically balancing their central integrated state bilaterally by using Dr. Vreeland's techniques and releasing tissues using proper neuromuscular therapy, those same patients can usually lie on the pump comfortably after one therapeutic session. By using these balancing techniques, understanding the sensitivity of tissues and rediscovering the critical importance of mechanoreception, utilization of the Posture Pump can have a major positive effect in your practice. On average, our patients take about four months to attain maximum height on the pump.