Our Chiropractic Techniques
We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our clinical judgment and years of experience.
The primary adjusting techniques we use include:
Think of an adjustment as “tuning” a piano, adjusting each string so it produces the perfect tone.
Neuromechanical Adjusting Instrument(Activator Methods®)
This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust. read more»
Therapeutic exercises
Exercise prescription, Yoga therapy, asana prescription to tone and stabilize and lubricate joints—to maintain and improve joint health and overall wellness
Bio Cranial Technique
Not only is your skull made up of many bones, their ability to move can profoundly affect your health which is why we rely on this powerful technique. read more»
Active Release®
Athletic injuries and many muscle-related conditions respond quickly and permanently with this state-of-the-art soft tissue technique. read more»
AK Applied Kinesiology
Testing the strength of specific muscles of your body helps us find structural, chemical and mental problems and monitor your results. read more»
Diversified
After identifying which vertebrae have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is applied to free up “stuck” spinal joints. read more»
Extremities
While many health problems can be traced to the spine, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees other joints of the body can be helped. read more»
Motion Palpation
As you turn and bend we’ll apply a light pressure to the joint being tested with our fingertips to feel how well things are moving. read more»
Massage Therapy
Working hand in glove with chiropractic, theraputic massage can improve muscle tone and help make lasting changes to the spine. Plus it feels great! read more»
Myofascial Release
We’ll find tender areas where muscles and connective tissue are producing pain and restricted movement and gently release it. read more»
SOT
Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction. read more»
Thompson
Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine. read more»
Trigger Point
By applying direct pressure or stretching of the affected muscle, we can reduce muscle spasms and flush out pooled blood and accumulated toxins. read more»
Webster
By releasing the stress on a pregnant woman’s pelvis, the uterus and surrounding ligaments relax, permitting the baby to turn naturally. read more»
If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let us know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care. Please give our office a call at (510) 798-0759.