Chiropractic Techniques

Daniel David (DD) Palmer	Bartlett Joshua (BJ) Palmer
Founder of Chiropractic	Developer of Chiropractic

      Chiropractic profession is primarily based on the use of the spinal adjustment, many other techniques exist for treating the spine, as well as other joints and tissues. A modern chiropractor may specialize in spinal adjustments only, or may use a wide range of methods intended to address an array of neuromusculoskeletal and general health issues. Examples include soft tissue therapy, strength training, dry needling (similar to acupuncture, may also use cold laser instead of needles), functional electrical stimulation, traction, and nutritional recommendations. Chiropractors may also use other complementary alternative methods as part of a holistic treatment approach.

      Manipulation of the spine (which chiropractors call "chiropractic adjustment" or "spinal adjustment") is the most common treatment used in chiropractic care. In the U.S.,chiropractors perform over 90% of all manipulative treatments. Spinal manipulation is a passive manual maneuver during which a three-joint complex is taken past the normal physiological range of movement without exceeding the anatomical boundary limit.

      Chiropractic adjustment  and spinal adjustment and are terms used to describe approaches to spinal manipulation.

      Benefits of spinal adjustments range from temporary, palliative (pain relieving) effects to long term wellness and preventive care. The patients usually have one of these three goals: a) symptom correction; b)  corrective care; c) total wellness.

      The original spinal adjustment was a variation of a procedure known today as spinal manipulation. This form of treatment has documented use as far back as the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Hippocrates, which was carried through the ages by families of known as bonesetters. The modern form of spinal manipulation techniques have characteristic biomechanical features, and are usually associated with an audible "popping" sound. There is strong evidence that this sound is the result of a phenomenon known as cavitation. The movement of the bone, aside from correcting the subluxation, also induces the release of endorphins or feel-good chemicals.

The Top 5 Most Popular Chiropractic Techniques

*Techniques most frequently utilized by our Chiropractor at The Secrets of Health. (Although he also utilizes other techniques from time to time depending on the needs of the patient)