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Sharpless. SK: Susceptibility of Spinal Roots to CoqKession Block.. HINGDS Monograph 15, DHEW publication (NIH) 76-998. 1975 pages 155-161.

A pressure of only 10 mm Hg produced a significant compression block. the potential falling to 60% of its initial value in 15 minutes. and to half its initial value in 30 minutes. After- such a small compressive force is removed. nearly complete recovery occurs in 15 to 30 minutes. With higher levels of pressure, we have observed incomplete recovery after many hours of recording, Rydevik BL: The Effects of Compression on the Physiology of Nerve Roots. JMPT January 1992; 15(1). pages 62-66. Venous blood flow to spinal roots was blocked with 5-10 mm Hg of pressure. The resultant retrograde venous tasis due to venous congestion is suggested as a significant cause of nerve root compression. Impairment of nutrient flow 10 spinal nerves is present with similar low pressure. Wall EJ, Massie JO, Kwan UK, Rydevik BL, Myers RR, Garfin SR: Experimental stretch neuropathy. Changes in nerve conduction tension;. J Bone Joint Surg Br January 1992; 74( 1)v pages 126-129. At 6% strain. the amplitude of the action potential had decreased by 70% at one hour and returned to normal during the fee overy pe riod.. At 12% s tr C 0 nd uc t ion was completely blocked by one hour, and showed minimal recovery. Dr. Roger Sperry, 1980 Nobel Prize recipient for brain reasearch, has demonstrated that ninety percent (90%) of the energy output of the brain is used in relaitng the phusical body to gravity. Only ten percent (10%) has to do with thinking, metabolism and healing. "SUBLUXATION robs the body of focus to think, organization to metabolize, and power to heal."

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