Chiropractic Techniques

Techniques:

Activator methods- Involves the use of the Activator Adjusting Instrument that provides consistent mechanical low-force, high speed input to the body.

Applied Kinesiology (AK)- A form of muscle testing used to diagnose conditions in the body. When properly applied, the outcome of an AK diagnosis will determine the best form of therapy for the patient.

Clinical Kineseology- A touch therapy that links Chinese acupuncture points, energy channels, and energy balance with Western anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. The aim is to achieve balance in the body by releasing energy blocks and reducing toxic load.

Cranial- Finger pressure is applied to specific points of the head, alleviating unwanted symptoms involving the brain, blood vessels, fluid flow, and nervous system function.

Diversified- Uses specific manual thrust of shot and long lever nature focused on restoring normal bio-mechanical function. Has been developed to adjust extremity joints as well.

Electro-Simulation- Involes the application of Interferential (IFC) muscle stimulation or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) to the skin. Both types of electro-stimulation cause the release of GABA neurotransmitters. Which help decrease pain and speed healing.

Extremity Adjusting- Involves adjusting joints besides the joints in the spine, such as the jaw, ribs, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, fingers, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and toes.

Flexion-Distraction- A technique designed to treat disc injuries. A specialized table is used to gently stretch the spine to isolate the problematic area.

Leander Technique- Incorporating the use o f a motorized flexion distraction table as adapted by Leander Eckart, D.C. , the technique helps decompress lower back joints and discs.

Manual Adjusting- Adjustment of the spine that uses the force of a chiropractor's hands without the aid of instruments.

Motion Palpation- A technique in which the chiropractor examines each spinal joint complex to analyze the degree to which it may lack proper motion.

Trigger (or Myodysneuric) Point Therapy- A technique in which the chiropractor examines each spinal joint complex to analyze the degree to which it may lack proper motion.

Alternative Techniques

Quantum Reflex Analysis
Foot Orthotics