All methods of palpation is fraught with the variables of patient reaction and the examiner's experience and ability which probably accounts for the variables in the areas of fixation recorded by the different authors. The author prefers palpation of the thoracic and lumbar spine in the supine, non-weight bearing position for greater accuracy. The distortion and stresses of the prone position for static palpation and the weight bearing problems in motion palpation interfered with the accuracy. Terrence Bennett, D.C. established reflex areas which he felt related to each organ of the body and claimed success in some organic problems by using the reflexes as treatment points. If nothing else had ever come from his work, the location of the reflex points alone would be helpful in diagnosing possible organic problems.
Treatment consists of passive contacts of the two reflexes.
In the author's opinion, this technique helps greatly in decongesting the organ or relax the sphincter. The author has helped many patients with known organic problems with the use of NVD as an adjunct to adjustive procedures. All reflex techniques should be used only after an adjustment when possible. Dr. Chapman claimed success in treating organic problems by stimulation of the reflexes. George C. Goodheart, D.C., introduced to the profession the importance of muscle balance and function as a part of diagnosis and treatment.