Chiropractic & Joint Techniques

Chiropractic care encompasses more than one type of adjustment. Different techniques can be used to address joint mobility, restricted movement, discomfort, and functional limitations throughout the spine and extremities. The technique selected is based on your individual presentation, treatment goals, comfort level, and response to care.

Diversified Chiropractic Technique

Diversified is a hands-on chiropractic technique that uses a controlled, targeted movement applied to a specific joint. It is commonly used when an examination identifies restricted or altered joint movement.

An adjustment may produce the familiar “popping” or “cracking” sound, which occurs when gas within the joint is released. The sound itself is not the goal of treatment and does not determine whether an adjustment was effective.

Diversified adjustments may be incorporated into care to improve joint mobility and comfortable movement as part of a broader treatment and rehabilitation plan.

Drop Table Technique

Drop Table is a chiropractic technique performed on a specialized treatment table containing sections that can be raised slightly and then gently drop during treatment.

The movement of the table assists the practitioner while reducing the amount of force required to mobilize or adjust an area. This can provide an alternative for patients who prefer a different approach from traditional manual adjustments.

Cox Flexion-Distraction

Cox Flexion-Distraction is a gentle, controlled technique performed on a specialized table that allows portions of the spine to move through specific patterns of flexion and distraction.

Rather than using a traditional thrust adjustment, the technique combines controlled table movement with hands-on contact to gently mobilize the spine. It may be incorporated into care for certain presentations involving spinal stiffness, restricted movement, or back and leg symptoms when clinically appropriate.

Joint Mobilization

Joint mobilization uses controlled, repetitive movements to move a joint through a specific portion of its available range of motion.

Unlike a traditional chiropractic adjustment, which may involve a quicker movement, mobilization is generally slower and can be performed at different intensities depending on the goal of treatment.

Joint mobilization may be used to improve comfortable joint movement, address stiffness, and prepare an area for stretching, exercise, or functional movement.

Extremity Manipulation & Mobilization

Chiropractic care is not limited to the spine. Joints of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, hips, knees, ankles, and feet can also be evaluated and treated when appropriate.

Manipulation or mobilization of an extremity may be incorporated into care when joint mobility or function is contributing to discomfort or affecting movement.