The Zone Technique for Families: Understanding the Six Zones and What They Mean for Your Health

What Is the Zone Technique?

Developed by Dr. Thurman Fleet in 1931, the Zone Technique recognizes that the brain controls all body functions through six distinct systems or "zones." Each zone represents a group of organs, glands, and tissues controlled by specific brain centers.

Think of your body as a house with six main electrical circuits. When all circuits function properly, every room has light and power. But when one circuit malfunctions (due to spinal subluxations interfering with nerve signals), the rooms on that circuit experience problems.

The six zones are: glandular, eliminative, nervous, digestive, muscular, and circulatory. Let's explore each one in detail.

Zone 1: The Glandular System

The glandular zone controls all hormone-producing glands and immune function:

What It Controls

• Pituitary gland (master hormone regulator)
• Thyroid (metabolism and energy)
• Adrenal glands (stress response)
• Reproductive hormones
• Thymus (immune system)

Signs of Imbalance

When this zone is out of balance, you might experience: chronic fatigue or low energy, hormonal imbalances, weakened immunity and frequent illness, mood swings and emotional instability, or difficulty managing stress.

In children, glandular zone dysfunction often manifests as frequent illness, growth issues, or behavioral challenges. In pregnant women, it can affect hormonal balance and stress adaptation.

Zone 2: The Eliminative System

This zone controls how your body removes waste and toxins:

What It Controls

• Colon and intestines
• Kidneys and bladder
• Skin
• Lungs
• Sinuses

Signs of Imbalance

Eliminative zone dysfunction creates: chronic constipation or irregular elimination, skin issues (acne, eczema, rashes), sinus congestion and allergies, kidney or bladder dysfunction, and difficulty detoxifying.

Many children with chronic constipation show eliminative zone imbalances that respond beautifully to gentle adjustments.

Zone 3: The Nervous System

The nervous zone governs mental and emotional function plus sensory processing:

What It Controls

• Brain function and cognition
• Emotional regulation
• Sensory processing
• Sleep-wake cycles
• Mental clarity and focus

Signs of Imbalance

When the nervous zone is disrupted: sleep disturbances and insomnia, anxiety or depression, difficulty concentrating or brain fog, sensory processing issues, and emotional dysregulation occur.

This zone is particularly important for children with ADHD, anxiety, or sensory processing challenges.

Zone 4: The Digestive System

The digestive zone controls nutrient absorption and gut health:

What It Controls

• Stomach and acid production
• Small intestine (nutrient absorption)
• Liver and gallbladder
• Pancreas

Signs of Imbalance

Digestive zone dysfunction creates: chronic stomach aches or indigestion, poor appetite or food sensitivities, bloating and gas, nutrient absorption issues, and blood sugar instability.

Babies with reflux or colic almost always show digestive zone imbalances.

Zone 5: The Muscular System

This zone controls all muscles, ligaments, and structural support:

What It Controls

• Voluntary muscle function
• Posture and alignment
• Flexibility and range of motion
• Coordination and balance

Signs of Imbalance

Muscular zone dysfunction manifests as: chronic muscle tension or pain, poor posture, limited flexibility, coordination difficulties, or frequent injuries.

This zone is crucial during pregnancy as your body's musculoskeletal system adapts to accommodate your growing baby.

Zone 6: The Circulatory System

The circulatory zone governs blood flow and overall vitality:

What It Controls

• Heart function
• Blood vessels and circulation
• Blood pressure regulation
• Oxygen delivery to tissues

Signs of Imbalance

When circulation is affected: cold hands and feet, poor wound healing, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular concerns, and reduced stamina occur.

How We Assess and Balance the Zones

Zone Analysis

We use specific palpation points on the back of your head (occiput) to assess each zone. These points correspond to brain centers controlling each zone's functions. Imbalanced zones show up as sensitivity or tenderness.

Zone Balancing

After identifying imbalanced zones, we perform gentle spinal adjustments targeting the specific vertebrae affecting those zones. This restores proper nerve flow from brain to organs, allowing zones to function optimally.

Tracking Progress

We reassess zones regularly, tracking improvements and adjusting care as zones balance. Most families notice symptom improvements correlating directly with zone balance restoration.

Zone Technique for Different Family Members

For Infants

Common zone imbalances: digestive (colic, reflux), glandular (immunity, growth), and nervous (sleep, regulation).

For Children

Frequent concerns: nervous (focus, behavior, sleep), glandular (immunity, growth), and digestive (stomach issues, constipation).

For Pregnant Women

Typical needs: muscular (posture, alignment), glandular (hormones, stress), and circulatory (energy, swelling).

For Adults

Common patterns: nervous (stress, sleep), digestive (gut health), and muscular (pain, tension).

Why Families Love the Zone Approach

The Zone Technique resonates with Cypress families because it: addresses root causes comprehensively, explains symptoms in understandable ways, often resolves multiple issues simultaneously, applies to all ages and conditions, and provides objective assessment (we don't just guess).

Many families report that zone balancing resolved concerns they didn't even mention—because when zones balance, whole-body health improves.

Real Family Transformations

The Williams Family: Mom came for pregnancy back pain. During assessment, we discovered imbalances in her muscular and glandular zones. Her 3-year-old showed digestive and nervous zone dysfunction (explaining his stomach aches and sleep issues). Their infant had glandular and digestive imbalances (frequent illness and constipation). After 6 weeks of family care balancing everyone's zones: mom's pain resolved and energy improved, toddler's stomach issues disappeared and sleep regulated, and baby's constipation and frequent colds resolved. "Everything just got better for everyone," they shared.

Learning More About Your Zones

Understanding which zones affect specific symptoms helps you appreciate how the Zone Technique works. Our comprehensive six zones guide provides detailed symptom-zone correlations.

For information on how zones relate to specific conditions your family faces, explore our conditions pages.

Experience Zone-Based Care at Ignite

At Ignite Chiropractic, every family member receives zone assessment and balancing as part of comprehensive care. We don't just adjust your spine—we optimize your nervous system's control of all six zones.

This approach explains why families often experience improvements beyond their initial complaints. When zones balance, health improves holistically.

Ready to discover which zones need support in your family? Schedule comprehensive evaluations or contact us at 346-818-2168.

Your family's wellness potential is waiting. Let us help you unlock it through Zone Technique care.