A common occurrence during spinal adjustments , which chiropractors are especially known for, is the "popping" sound made during the treatment. This cavitation is entirely healthy, expected, and draws the chiropractor's attention to areas that needed the adjustment.
This type of controlled force is done manually, occasionally with your chiropractor using their weight as assistance, and can help your upper back, lower back, neck, and the joints in your arms and legs. This primary technique is also referred to as the diversified technique. Other Forms of spinal manipulation include:.
Spinal mobilization is similar to spinal adjustments, but the thrust used by the chiropractor tends to be a little gentler. The goal is still the same as spinal manipulation -- to restore and enhance joint movement and help realign the body.
Instead of quick, controlled thrusts, spinal mobilization uses slower movements to mobilize the joint. A chiropractor may elect to use spinal mobilization instead of spinal manipulation because of the patient's preference, if their nervous system is noticeably sensitive, to reduce muscle spasms, if the patient is in severe pain, or if the patient is significantly overweight. The goal of spinal decompression is to stretch and relax the lumbar spine.
Patients lie on a traction table that may or may not be motorized which allows the spine to bend and stretch. The half of the table holding the patient's lower back and legs lowers which provides a seamless, pain-free, and healthy stretching motion for the spine. This technique is excellent for patients suffering from herniated and slipped discs. The stretching of the lower spine coaxes discs to realign and manually return to their proper place.
Outside of back pain and bulging discs, spinal decompression can also be used for patients who are experiencing leg pain.
While the patient will feel the stretching of the spine, there is no feeling or irritation or pain reported during the treatment. It is up to the chiropractor's discretion and the location of the pain symptoms that determines whether or not Traction is done manually or with the help of an instrument.
As a form of spinal decompression, the traction technique helps stretch the back, spine, and joints to enhance movement and relieve tension. When it comes to traction, there are three common ways for the method to be conducted. These include the following:. While all these treatments combine to create a chiropractor's metaphorical toolbox, many chiropractors realistically do have some tools at their disposal. The Activator technique is a wonderful treatment that is typically done with the patient lying face-down on the table.
This method can help your chiropractor locate and treat neck pain , back pain , and even headaches. This method utilizes a small, hand-held chiropractic instrument that delivers a pulsing force to the spine with the intention of restoring optimal motion to the joint or spine. Similar to spinal manipulation, the force instrument offers is low, but the pulse is quick. This method offers pulsing so quick the muscle being focused on does not have time to tense in response and since all the motion is handheld, there is very little need for the patient's body to have to bend in any way that is uncomfortable.
While utilizing the activator technique , chiropractors often pay close attention to leg length discrepancies, as this can have a significant impact on the spine and pelvis. This method mobilizes the soft-tissues in your body by gently massaging and scraping at the skin. By massaging and breaking up the scar tissue, the affected areas become less restricted. By receiving the Graston technique , you will essentially:.
The instruments used in Graston technique are steel and have a rounded, concave-convex shape to them. The round edge of the instrument is rubbed and massaged over the affected area.
Small amounts of trauma will necessarily be inflicted, and the patient may notice temporary inflammation, however, the intention is to encourage the treated area to promote healing and recovery. Application of the Graston technique provides quicker healing time, lower overall inflammation, and a decreased treatment time. Sacro-Occipital Technique SOT is actually a form of spinal mobilization , but it does, in fact, use an instrument. This technique is used by chiropractors to assist in realigning the pelvis.
The way it works is the chiropractor will place a wedge under the patient's pelvis and apply a little low-force pressure. In this type of chiropractic adjustment, a chiropractor uses their hands to apply a rapid thrust or impulse to align the spine. This involves taking a part of your spine like your thoracic spine and quickly moving it to one side application of a rapid thrust. This manipulative technique increases range of motion caused by misaligned joints or bones.
However, it is considered more dangerous when compared to other manipulative treatment techniques due to the application of high-velocity force. Another common chiropractic technique is Gonstead adjustment. It is a hands-on technique that involves thoroughly analysing the spinal region and realigning the spine to reduce pain and inflammation in the affected areas. The goal of this technique is the same as the direct thrust technique — to restore and improve joint function.
However, unlike the direct thrust technique, spinal mobilization uses gentle thrusts and more stretching. There are well over types of adjustment techniques used by chiropractors throughout the world. Typically, chiropractors will focus on and utilize 8 to 10 different approaches in their practice. The common goal of most chiropractic techniques is to restore or to enhance joint function, with the general goals of resolving joint inflammation and reducing pain.
Some approaches use some force spinal manipulation , while others are more gentle spinal mobilization. See Chiropractic Adjustment. The original chiropractic adjustment approach is generally referred to as spinal manipulation, and may also be called the diversified technique or the high-velocity, low-amplitude HVLA thrust.
The benefit of this instrument is that it allows chiropractors to pinpoint certain affected areas with a short, low-force pulse. The speed prevents the body from tensing up, which is a typical response during other manual manipulation techniques. The other significant benefit to this technique is that the pulse applies to a specific, localized area preventing joints from bending or being put in different compromised positions. As the name suggests, this technique involves manipulating the joints outside of the spine.
For example, extremity manipulation may require physical manipulation of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle joints.
This technique can be used for several conditions but is common for patients with carpal tunnel or posture-related issues.
The idea behind this technique is that by aligning the joints outside of the spine and promoting healthy mobility, it will cause less stress on the spine. This technique may cause some discomfort depending on your sensitivity and the condition of your joints. This technique is what people often think of when they think about chiropractors. The goal of spinal manipulation is to restore and improve joint function in the spinal column.
Spinal mobilization uses a gentle thrusting motion along with stretching to activate the joints and improve their mobility. This technique is a gentle form of manipulation when compared to other, more forceful thrusting techniques. The Drop technique, also known as the Thompson technique, uses a unique table that can drop by tiny increments as the chiropractor applies pressure in a thrusting motion to adjust a person's spine or other extremities.
The ever-so-subtle drop feels more like vibration to the patient reducing the likelihood of experiencing any pain or discomfort during the adjustment. Multiple thrusts may be necessary to achieve full spinal manipulation. To use this technique, chiropractors often have to analyze the length of a person's legs and how that correlates to the pelvis and spine. These chiropractic techniques are known to reduce pain and discomfort as well as promote overall wellness through enhanced mobility and joint function.
Taking care of your back can be the difference between aging gracefully and constantly dealing with injuries and chronic pain. Take advantage of the healing chiropractors can offer with these simple, but effective techniques!
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