Chiropractic manipulation is a procedure in which trained chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedures is to improve spinal motion and the body's ability to move.
Activator Method
The Activator method is a manual manipulation treatment used to treat various types of back and neck pain, as well as extremity complaints. The Activator is a hand-held device categorized as a mechanical force manual assisted (MFMA) instrument. It is generally regarded as a softer type of chiropractic technique, and delivers a small impulse to the spine. The doctor may use an activator in treatment to provide a gentle and controlled alternative to manual manipulations, making it suitable for patients who prefer a less forceful approach or have specific conditions or limitations or infants and prenatal chiropractic patients.
Manual Spinal Manipulation
Manual spinal manipulation is a controlled mobilization of a specific joint, typically done by using hands-on techniques that involves the doctor using their hands to manually create a state of traction in a patient’s spine, separating the bones, joints, and discs through the use of pressure or force. It can help with reduced chronic back pain, improved body function, and short-term pain relief.
Extremity Adjusting
Extremity adjusting is a specialized chiropractic technique that involves manipulating the joints of the body that are outside of the spinal joints. These areas can include the joints in the hands, feet, elbows, wrists, knees, shoulders, and hips. The purpose of extremity adjustments is to restore normal joint function, increase joint mobility, and reduce symptoms such as pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness.
Drop Table Technique
The drop table technique, also known as Thompson Technique, is a form of spinal manipulation that utilizes gravity through a "drop" to make segmental corrections. It requires the use of a special chiropractic table that is divided into various pieces. The technique aims to relieve pain related to the spine and improve the range of motion.