State of the Art Diagnostic Technology – The Subluxation Station

The Subluxation Station

The Subluxation Station

At Better Life Chiropractic we offer the latest in state-of-the-art computerized diagnostic technology and information. Our totally non-invasive “Insight Millennium” scientifically evaluates the 90% of your nervous system that you can’t feel–the autonomic and motor nerves.

The Insight Millennium is capable of 3 different tests including:

  1. Computerized Range-of-Motion testing
  2. Surface Electromyography (SEMG)
  3. Thermography

These tests scientifically evaluate how your nervous system is functioning. And remember these tests are totally safe and non-invasive, they simply take a reading from the surface of your skin! Our technology allows you to know and see if you currently have any nerve dysfunction (interference) causing you problems and symptoms, its severity, and how spinal decay effects delicate nerves that run your body.


Thermography is used to measure the body’s surface temperature on either side of the spine simultaneously using infrared sensors attached to a hand held rolling instrument. The resulting data is plotted graphically on a computer screen set up in front of the patient and recorded for future analysis and comparison with subsequent scans. Temperature imbalances at a given level may indicate vertebral subluxations and could highlight stress to organs caused by interference with the nerve supply through the spine at that point.

Surface Electromyography (SEMG)

SEMG measures electrical activity in muscles on each side of the spine through sensors placed by the Chiropractor at each vertebral level in turn. A voice generated by the Insight Millennium prompts the Chiropractor to move to the next vertebrae once a measurement has been successfully taken. The Insight Millennium displays variations in the intensity of this electrical activity, indicating to the Chiropractor and the patient the likely position of subluxations, and through the neuro-link connection, the effects these can have on various organs within the body. Although similar to the rolling thermography in its objective of identifying vertebral subluxations, the two functions have different degrees of effectiveness for different body types and are complimentary to each other in practice.

Common Questions and Answers about the Subluxation Station

Do the Subluxation Station tests hurt?

Absolutely not. The tests do not utilize any needles, electrical shock, or heat whatsoever. They are recording feedback from your body by measuring skin temperatures and muscle activity.

Why does the chiropractor administer these tests?


  • SEMG – the amount of electrical current in the muscles
  • Thermography- skin temperature along the spine
  • Inclinometry – range of movement of the spine.

Why is it important to monitor the results?


How will this test benefit me?

For years, a major concern of the public has been, “Why is it often recommended I come back when I’m pain-free?” or “How do I know if I’m getting the proper amount of adjustments?” Now you are able to actually see the changes, and it will be easier to understand the amount and type of care you are receiving. Because of this technology, your chiropractor can provide a “tailor made” program to meet your specific health needs.

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Temperature Differences (Thermal Scan)

Colors indicate abnormal function

White bars=Normal Red bars=Severe Blue bars=Moderate Green bars=Mild



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