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Chiropractic, like all professions, has its own unique terminology and vocabulary – words that have specific meaning for chiropractors.
The Vertebral Subluxation
Chiropractors examine the spine for structural misalignments and musculo skeletal problems we call Vertebral Subluxations. The chiropractors role is to determine whether these vertebral subluxations are present and if they are contributing to symptoms or interfering with the patient’s spinal function.
The Adjustment
An adjustment is performed by a chiropractor to reduce the discomfort of the Vertebral Subluxation and to improve the function of the spinal segment. In our practices we use a variety of Chiropractic Techniques to perform the adjustment. There are many factors that determine which chiropractic technique is used for the patient’s presenting condition including; the age of the patient, the severity of the condition, type of condition, and the chiropractor’s skill or expertise.
We use a variety of examination procedures to understand your presenting complaint and determine if chiropractic can help you. These include the following:
Thompson Technique
A neurological technique that is specific, low force and uses specialty engineered ‘drop piece’ tables. Is an effective technique for all patient types
Gonstead Technique
A tried and tested manual technique that utilizes x-ray and motion analysis to accurately determine the vertebral subluxation and the required correction.
Diversified Technique
An original manual chiropractic technique.
Sacro-Occipital Technique
A low force technique that is appropriate for acute patients, the elderly, neurological conditions (e.g. sciatica, disc), and as a maintenance technique.
Activator Technique
Low force technique that uses an ‘instrument’ to perform the adjustment.
Motion Palpation
We segmentally examine the patient’s spine, looking for tenderness, restricted movement, swelling, muscle spasm and any possible malformation or pathology.
Posture Pro
Using digital photographs and the ‘Posture-Pro’ software program we are able to gain valuable postural information and give advice about the patients condition.
X-ray Analysis
X-ray analysis gives our chiropractors an internal image of the spine to thoroughly understand the structure, mechanics and an awareness of any congenital anomalies or pathologies. We typically use weight bearing images so we can analyze alignment, angles and curvature of the spine.
We also use some variations of techniques like Chiropractic Bio-physics, Neuro-emotional technique and Applied Kinesiology.