As a chiropractor at the Back & Neck Care Center of North County in Florissant, MO, I’m often asked why I use the specific adjusting techniques that I do. There are many different chiropractic techniques out there, so why did I decide to specialize in the ones I utilize in my practice?
Seeking the Gentlest, Yet Effective, Techniques
When I first became a chiropractor, I knew I wanted to help patients in the most gentle, non-invasive way possible. While some manual adjustment methods can be quite forceful, I prefer techniques that are low-force, yet are still highly effective at restoring spinal and nervous system function. After researching the various techniques developed in the field of chiropractic, I settled on using the Activator Method and Thompson Technique in my practice.
The Advantages of Activator Method
With the Activator Method, a handheld instrument is used to apply gentle and targeted forces to spinal joints. This restores mobility and alignment in the spine with little manual effort required.
I like that Activator adjusting is extremely controlled, using light and brief forces. This lowers any risk of joint over-manipulation. The Activator tool allows such precision that I can even make safe and effective adjustments on infants or the elderly.
Thompson Technique Benefits
The Thompson Technique also appealed to me because of its light touch. It’s a low-force technique where the chiropractor uses specialized drop tables to gently reposition spinal joints.
By slightly moving the table in specific ways, the spinal joints can “self-adjust” through gravity and body positioning. It’s a revolutionary technique that achieves great results with minimal stress on a patient’s body.
A Passion for Holistic Care
Most importantly, these two techniques align closely with my passion for holistic, full-body healthcare. I don’t just look at a patient’s isolated symptoms. I assess the body as an integrated whole.
These low-force techniques allow me to detect where subluxations are interfering with the body’s natural healing capacity. By restoring proper nerve system function through light-adjusting pressures, the body is empowered to heal itself.
Customized Care Is Key
No two patients or conditions are exactly alike. That’s why it’s important for me to have a range of gentle techniques in my toolkit. I can then customize care based on each patient’s health history, presentation, age, and comfort level.
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The techniques I’ve chosen to specialize in work extremely well for the types of injuries and conditions we commonly treat. Conditions like headaches, sciatica, disc injuries, whiplash, and posture issues often respond beautifully to the combination of Activator and Thompson care. If you’re ready to experience customized chiropractic care for your injury treatment, reach out to us at the Back & Neck Care Center of North County.