Chiropractic Techniques

The spine is critical to overall well being. Spinal dysfunction interferes with the nervous system, which can lead to a multitude of health problems.
Below you will find brief summaries on the various techniques we have mastered over the years to help every person achieve a pain free and better functioning life.

Evolved from nearly 40 years of empirical study and 15 years of clinical research, the Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) uses the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological and chiropractic examinations to seek joint dysfunction in the spinal column and extremities for improved patient care.

AMCT uses the Activator Adjusting Instrument to give cosistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments.

Over 35,000 doctors have been trained in AMCT making AMCT the most widely used technique worldwide; a testament to low force patient satisfaction.


 

More and more chiropractors are using the segmental drop adjusting table to care for their patients.

So how does the drop mechanism work?
First, there are some basic structures that are used to control the dropping of the cushion that supports the body. 
Thompson,DC, in the mid-1950s began development of additional drop pieces for the dorsal, lumbar, and pelvic regions to expand on the adjusting of the entire spine with this new method of correcting misalignments of the spine.
The tension is adjusted by turning the control knob in to increase tension and out to reduce tension on the drop piece. This control is the most important consideration in setting up the drop piece to the weight of each patient.
Segmental drop adjusting affords the opportunity for the doctor of chiropractic to adjust the patients with reduced reflective force to the doctor. It is physically easier, especially for doctors to adjust patients who are larger than they are.

Chiropractic manual adjustment of the spine uses the force of a chiropractor's hands without the aid of instruments. The pioneers of Chiropractic techniques simply used their hands to influence overall health by manipulating the neuromusculoskeletal system.
The chiropractor applies force along the spine, in a process known as spinal adjustment addressing biomechanical failure in each section of the spine. It is non-invasive and does not require the use of accompanying medication.