In Oklahoma City, Spine and Spirit stands out as a sanctuary for health and healing, combining cutting-edge techniques like Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) with personalized chiropractic care. Led by Dr. Jolett Rod, an experienced chiropractor and advocate for whole-body wellness, Spine and Spirit offers a transformative approach to achieving pain-free movement and overall vitality.
At Spine and Spirit, the focus isn’t just on treating symptoms. Dr. Rod takes a personalized, evidence-based approach to uncover the root causes of pain and dysfunction. Through DNS, she empowers patients to restore natural movement patterns, improve stability, and strengthen the body’s foundation.
DNS methodology is based on the developmental kinesiology milestones of infants, which serve as the foundation for a lifetime of coordinated movement, balance, and posture. Compensational movements over time that deviate from these fundamental patterns can result in dysfunction, pain, and injury as adults. Chiropractic focuses on restoring joint alignment, improving nerve function, and relieving pain. DNS enhances these outcomes by addressing the neuromuscular system’s role in maintaining proper alignment and movement patterns. Spine and Spirit utilizes a patient-first approach, where DNS exercises are tailored to each patient’s individual needs.
The core principles of DNS integrate core stabilization, neuromuscular coordination, and proper diaphragmatic breathing to help patients regain confidence in their body’s ability to move without limitation.
How DNS Works in Practice
1. Improved Core Stability: A stable core is essential for spinal health and peripheral movement function. DNS helps patients activate their core muscles, particularly the diaphragm, to support the spine and pelvis during movement, reducing strain on the joints and ligaments.
2. Neuromuscular Coordination: DNS retrains the nervous system to activate muscles in the correct sequence, ensuring efficient and pain-free movement. This complements chiropractic adjustments by addressing the underlying motor dysfunctions that lead to joint restrictions and pain.
3. Postural Alignment: Poor posture can lead to chronic pain and musculoskeletal issues. DNS reinforces proper postural patterns by balancing spinal mobility with core stability, providing long-term relief.
4. Functional Breathing Integration: Breathing patterns are central to DNS. Many patients unknowingly adopt improper breathing patterns that compromise core stability and exacerbate pain. Proper diaphragmatic breathing not only supports core stability but also optimizes oxygenation, stress reduction, and neuromuscular function.
Dr. Rod pairs DNS with manual therapy to equip patients with the tools and knowledge they need to maintain their results, encouraging a lifestyle of strength and resilience. She uses functional exercises such as lying, rolling, crawling and squatting paired with hands-on techniques to re-educate the neuromuscular system.
Whether you’re dealing with chronic pain, recovering from an injury or surgery, striving to meet new fitness goals, or simply wanting to improve your posture and movement, the combination of DNS and chiropractic care teaches your body how to thrive. Invest in yourself and the innovative techniques at Spine and Spirit, where Dr. Rod isn’t just eliminating pain, she’s using her empathy and expertise to give patients their life back. Schedule your first appointment today and take the first step toward a stronger, healthier you.
By Dr. Jolett Rod, DC, MS, RYT 200
