Our chiropractors practice a variety of techniques, and these techniques are chosen for two main reasons: first, to determine the best technique to treat the condition we are addressing, and second, to match the technique with the patient's specific needs.
Different chiropractic techniques vary in how gentle or aggressive they may be. Some patients' conditions or preferences may call for a more gentle approach, while others may require a more aggressive technique. Let's start with four different techniques:
- Activator: This is the most gentle technique, using a handheld instrument to perform the chiropractic adjustment or manipulation. The instrument supplies a gentle impulse to the vertebrae or joint where it is applied. This method is often favored by those who prefer a less forceful adjustment.
- Drop Table: This technique uses a specialized table where different sections may drop away when force is applied, allowing for the adjustment to occur without rotation and with less aggressive force than some other techniques.
- Flexion Distraction: This method involves a specialized table that stretches the spine and helps decompress the discs. It is often used for patients with disc herniation or canal stenosis. This technique is less forceful and non-rotational.
- Manual Hands-On Approach (Diversified or Gonstead): This technique emphasizes zeroing in on specific vertebrae or joints with a bit more force and a more aggressive approach, depending on the patient's specific needs.
Contact a Leading Neenah and Grand Chute, WI, Chiropractor Near You Today
If you or someone you know/love is experiencing body or joint pain, contact a professional staff member ofSchubbe Resch Chiropractic & Physical Therapy of Neenah at 920-720-0660, our Grand Chute location at 920-574-2674, or online.
