nasal specific technique

Line drawing of a skull with bone sections highlighted in different colors to emphasize where the Nasal Specific Technique takes place.
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What is the Nasal Specific Technique at New Leaf House Call Chiropractic?

The Nasal Specific Technique (NST), sometimes referred to as the Nasal Specific Treatment or Nasal Release Technique, is a therapeutic procedure for the nasal passages. It is also similar to the Cranial Facial Release technique.

 

It focuses on restoring motion to the nasal bones and surrounding tissues, including the very small motions in the skull sutures on the front of the face. (Orange and blue regions in the image)

 

The NST procedure at our clinic involves inflating a specialized balloon inside the nasal passages. Improving motion to these facial bones can help with a variety of conditions, listed below.

Conditions that may be helped by the Nasal Specific Technique:

• Headaches/Migraines

 

• Snoring or other sleep issues

 

• Chronic sinus congestion

 

• Concussions

 

• Breathing difficulties

 

…and more!

Dr. Mason Stewart, DC of New Leaf House Call Chiropractic in Post Falls, ID conducts a Nasal Specific Technique examination on a male patient.
Dr. Mason Stewart, DC of New Leaf House Call Chiropractic in Post Falls, ID conducts the Nasal Specific Technique on a male patient.
Dr. Mason Stewart, DC of New Leaf House Call Chiropractic in Post Falls, ID treating a male patient with the Nasal Specific Technique.

What is the procedure like for the Nasal Specific Technique?

Dr. Stewart first conducts a nasal examination to check for polyps or other features that may interfere with treatment. If the exam is clear, the procedure can continue. The specialized balloon will be inserted in the nose and gently guided into one of the six nasal passages, briefly inflated, then removed. This same process is repeated for the remaining nasal passages.

 

Most patients notice a difference after the first treatment, though acute issues may require more than one NST session before seeing maximum improvement.

 

*Please note that this treatment is not within the Chiropractic scope of practice in Washington. Patients who wish to receive this treatment must be treated at one of our Idaho locations.

 

Besides the Nasal Specific Technique, what other services do you offer?

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