Dr Nick Hodgson
Chiropractor
Teacher & Coach

Nick Hodgson led a workshop on applying percussion therapy to the upper cervical spine using the 3dEnergy gun, following a detailed anatomy review of the region, including superficial and intrinsic muscles and the role of C1 and C2 vertebrae. Nick Hodgson outlined specific techniques for using the 3dEnergy gun, including directional rotation, starting with the lowest gear, and a scanning motion to find and treat tender points, emphasizing the unique therapeutic benefits of th

Nick Hodgson discussed three crucial neck muscles—the rectus capitus posterior minor, rectus capitus posterior major, and oblique capitus inferior – detailing their anatomy, actions, and shared innervation by the suboccipital nerve, while explaining the body’s tensegrity principles and the concept of the spinal cord being suspended, not floating. Hodgson reviewed multiple research papers confirming the existence and normal anatomy of the "myodural bridge," a connective tissue

Summary: Nick Hodgson introduced a new self-rated pain outcome tool designed to holistically measure the effectiveness of treatments, such as the 3D energy gun, which requires patients to mark localized and regional pain areas on a body chart and assign severity scores from 0 to 10. The tool is recommended for completion before treatment and then again on the seventh and thirteenth visits for comparison, with the total pain score calculated by summing the number of painful lo

Nick Hodgson presented a scientific white paper on percussive therapy, emphasizing its application in for treating neuromuscular skeletal health issues and distinguishing it from generic "massage guns." Hodgson detailed the two-year development of the 3D energy gun, which features a modified head with rotational capability designed for precise neurological and spinal work to address the five components of the subluxation, including movement disorders and nervous system dysfun

1.    AdaptabilitY ·       The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions. ·       In university we are taught all about homeostasis and how it is the maintenance of a stable internal physiological environment which keeps us alive in a continuously and at times dramatically changeable environment. ·       So, here’s the paradox – to maintain homeostasis requires massive potential for adaptability from every physiological system. There is no homeostasis without constant

The newest spinal adjustment and myofascial percussion therapy in one device... A new model and modality for the management of spinal subluxation Percussion massage guns are used by athletes, fitness enthusiasts, coaches and trainers and a variety of health professionals with the goals of: ·       decreasing pain ·       reducing soreness ·       relieving discomfort ·       increasing flexibility and range of motion ·       hastening post exercise recovery ·       assisting