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Methods of Adjusting the Spine

There are many ways to adjust the spine and not all of them involve using the hand to manually adjust. I use a combination of manual and instrument adjusting, as I assess your spine, to determine where corrections are needed and which adjustments are the best fit for you. An advantage to instrument adjusting is that the amount of force applied can be controlled, meaning the adjustments are safe for patients of any age.

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During the initial exam, or at any point during care, if serious pathology is expected then x-rays may be requested to determine what is going on and if any change to your treatment plan is needed. 

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Activator

Activator is a method of assessing the full spine where adjustments are done using a spring-loaded instrument that has various fixed-load settings available. The ability to change the amount of force being applied during the adjustment means that this method is safe yet effective for people of all ages.

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Drop Table

I also use a Drop Table to help with adjusting a patient's pelvis. The Drop Table has a section that pops up about 1/2" that drops back down when pushed on. The drop allows gentle yet effective adjustments of the pelvis that are safe for patients of all ages as the amount of force required for the drop is adjusted to each specific patient and their individual needs.

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