ADJUSTMENTS and TECHNIQUES There are hundreds of ways or techniques to adjust the spine. Each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in a variety of adjustment procedures that are most suitable for your age, body type and condition. Some of the most common chiropractic techniques used today are:Gonstead Technique: Detailed analysis of spinal X-rays is used to determine correct adjustments to be administered. Activator: Detects and corrects dysfunction using a small tool which delivers a light and measured force to correct misalignments. It is used to gently and painlessly move the vertebrae. Detailed information regarding the Activator Technique can be found {activator} here. Thompson Terminal Point: A full spine technique using a special drop table. Palmer Toggle Recoil Technique: A speed and precision adjustment in which the hands are placed over the subluxation and the elbows snapped to give sudden pressure. There is no joint cracking. Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT): Padded blocks are placed under the patient in the pelvic area to allow the body to adjust itself, since muscle tension at the pelvis affects the neck. Logan Basic Technique: A gentle, sustained pressure is exerted at the base of the spine. Correcting the sacrum corrects the rest of the spine. Nimmo Technique: Application of simple pressure to tender areas to release muscles from localized spasm. Orthotics: Custom-made devices placed in the shoes to treat posture problems, such as uneven leg length, spinal curvature and tilted pelvises. Motion Palpitation: Joints felt as they are moved to determine fixations. In general, an adjustment consists of a sudden, short, controlled thrust against a joint. The chiropractor will move the affected joint to the limit of its range of movement and then make a rapid thrust beyond this point to stretch the joint capsule and surrounding tissues. While undergoing adjustment, it is important that the patient remain relaxed for this to be effective. A certain speed of the thrust is employed to ensure that the patient's muscles have no time to contract and so restrict the movement. Cracking or popping sound may be heard during the thrust: this is caused by gases in the synovial fluid (the lubricating fluid inside each joint capsule) and is harmless. Most chiropractors will treat only a joint that they believe is misaligned or subluxated. Some, however, may treat the whole spine or concentrate only on one area. |
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