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Diversified Technique ...

At Matheson Chiropractic Clinic, we use an adjusting style commonly referred to as “Diversified.”

To aid us in delivering this type of manipulation, we use specialized adjustment tables which lend themselves to any size of patient or condition (recent surgery, for instance) without sacrificing comfort and sophisticated, low force techniques.  On the first visit & all comparative exams, an analysis of the spine (the quantifying of gross ranges of motion = flexibility) is performed in the upright & seated positions.  This will follow the disclosure of your case history and it may even be necessary to suggest that Xray pictures of your spine be taken.

Subsequent visits will include motion palpation (Dr. David will be feeling for spinal joint movement as you turn and bend), as well as pelvic (sacroiliac joint) assessment while standing, to determine where any dysfunction may be occurring.  

With the malposition of one or more spinal bones identified (known as the 'vertebral subluxation complex'), a specific manual thrust is administered.  The direction, speed, depth and angle that are used is the result of years of experience, practice and a thorough understanding of spinal mechanics.

The energy delivered during the thrust may produce a slight “popping” sound from the shifting of gas and fluids in the joint.  This sound may be interesting, but has little meaning as to the value and effectiveness of the actual adjustment.

While improving spinal biomechanics can reduce nervous system interference, virtually all joints of the body can be adjusted to help restore proper range of motion, often producing immediate relief in symptomatology.

If you’ve previously been to a chiropractor and have a preference as regards how you would like to be adjusted, please let us know.  We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your adjustments.