Case Report: Intensive Zone-Based Healing Protocol at R Family Chiropractic
A Two-Day Transformation: Overcoming Vertigo, Hearing Loss & Chronic Pain Through the Zone Technique
Background: A Long Road of Misdiagnoses & Medication
Christina, a 33-year-old woman from West Monroe, LA, drove across state lines to Fort Worth, TX, for a chance at healing. Her journey began in 2021 after a life-altering car accident with a semi-truck at approximately 80mph. Though she was restrained and survived the impact, she sustained significant trauma that triggered years of suffering: vertigo, Meniere’s disease, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, systemic joint and muscle pain, and progressive hearing loss.
In the aftermath, Christina found herself bouncing from one medical provider to another. Neurologists, ENTs, pain management doctors, and even physical therapists offered temporary relief or none at all. Her condition led to metabolic compromise, and a heavy dependence on medication to function. Her mobility, flexibility, sleep, and mood all declined. Even her ability to work and contribute to her household became severely limited.
One chiropractor, seeing potential beyond her stagnant trajectory, recommended Dr. Tanner Rodriguez at R Family Chiropractic for intensive Zone-based care. That chiropractor noted she had only been receiving sporadic adjustments due to scheduling limitations. Confident that a multi-day intensive in hyper focused care could change everything, he sent her to us.
Clinical Findings & Initial Impressions
During her intake, Christina identified chronic imbalances across all six Zones:
Zone 1 (Glandular): Extreme fatigue, poor memory and focus, trouble sleeping, anxiety, and depressive episodes.
Zone 2 (Eliminative): Chronic sinus issues, allergies, history of ear infections, asthma, constipation, and intermittent diarrhea.
Zone 3 (Nervous): Vertigo, dizziness, ringing in ears, partial hearing loss, headaches, numbness, tingling, PMS issues.
Zone 4 (Digestive): Regular nausea and vomiting, acid reflux, and bowel irregularity.
Zone 5 (Muscular): Poor balance, TMJ dysfunction, chronic joint pain, frequent fatigue, spinal disc issues, and speech concerns.
Zone 6 (Circulatory): Brain fog, circulatory difficulties, fainting sensations, and intermittent chest tightness.
Orthopedic and Neurological Findings:
Myotomal weakness in shoulder abduction, left elbow flexion, hip flexion bilaterally, and left knee extension/flexion.
Cervical orthopedic tests (Cervical Compression, Jackson’s Compression, Maximum Foraminal Compression, Soto Hall) were all bilaterally positive, while cervical distraction brought temporary relief.
Thoracolumbar ortho test: Kemp’s bilaterally positive.
Range of Motion Restrictions:
Cervical spine: Limited and painful in all planes.
Lumbar spine: Same pattern—restricted and painful in all directions.
Palpation & Structural Findings:
Significant tenderness and palpatory edema over right C2, with muscular tension surrounding the articular pillars.
Fixation in the cervicothoracic junction, palpable tension in upper thoracic, lumbar stiffness extending into bilateral sacroiliac joints.
Additional inflammation noted around the left anterior shoulder and left anteroinferior knee, correlating with the post-traumatic surgical history.
Adjustment Protocol: Four Adjustments Over Two Days
Christina underwent a zone-intensive care plan of four specific chiropractic adjustments within 48 hours, each session beginning with Zone analysis and palpatory scan.
Day 1 – May 28, 2025
9:00 AM – Zone 2 (Eliminative):
Adjustments:
C2 right lateral toggle drop (right pisiform to right C2 articular pillar, left hand reinforcing, pure lateral vector right to left)
T3, T12, and L2 prone diversified
Response: Vertigo-free, improved hearing acuity (able to hear leaves rustling outside unaided), less joint tenderness.
5:45 PM – Zone 6 (Circulatory):
Adjustments:
C2 toggle drop (same setup)
C6 supine diversified (left posterior)
T2 and T10 prone diversified
L1 prone drop
Response: Vertigo-free, further improved hearing acuity, less joint tenderness.
Day 2 – May 29, 2025
9:00 AM – Zone 1 (Glandular):
Adjustments:
C1 supine diversified (left posterior)
C2 toggle drop
T1 and L1 prone diversified
S1 prone drop
Notes: Sleep was disrupted that night, but clinical markers (edema, tone, movement) were significantly improved.
12:00 PM – Zone 5 (Muscular):
Adjustments:
C2 toggle drop
C5 supine diversified (left posterior)
T5 and T11 prone diversified
L5 prone drop
Outcome: “The best I’ve felt in years,” Christina reported. No vertigo, minimal pain, improved range of motion, and joyful demeanor.
Miraculous Response to Care
Day 1: Vertigo ceased instantly. The somatic and emotional release during Zone analysis confirmed profound integration of nervous and emotional systems.
Day 2: By the final adjustment, Christina’s neurological symptoms had diminished so substantially that she texted later that weekend, “Day 4 of no medicine. I am forever grateful for you... I really don't know where I would be.”
Her husband, Hunter, noted, “It warms my heart to see you laughing and being yourself again. I haven’t been able to see that in so long.”
Christina even mowed the yard, something previously unimaginable.
Follow-Up & Lifestyle Guidance
Scheduled: Return for reassessment in two months.
Home Instructions: Avoid negativity, engage in life-enhancing activities, seek employment, and trust your body’s new clarity.
Clinical Strategy: Reevaluate all six Zones; perform upper cervical toggle if indicated.
Clinical Notes for Professional Peers
This case is notable for its intensive use of:
Zone Technique—used diagnostically and as a corrective roadmap.
Upper cervical toggle-recoil to C2 with unique lateral vector: patient side-lying (right side up), doctor behind patient facing headword, right pisiform contact with stabilized left hand, thrusting directly lateral.
Validating the psycho-somatic connection inherent in the body’s response to physical trauma- even in chronic scenarios.
Objective clearing of Zone tenderness post-adjustment confirmed progress and accuracy.
Final Thoughts: Hope Restored
This case affirms our core belief: You were created to heal. When the nervous system is cleared and the brain-body connection restored, miracles become mechanisms of function—not fantasy.