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| This is an Upper cervical technique which focuses primarily on misalignments in the first bone of the spine (Atlas) as it comes into contact with the head (Occiput) |
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| technique is a gentle, low-force adjusting procedure which mixes chiropractic principles with osteopathic principles and utilizes specialized adjusting tables with movable parts |
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| This classic chiropractic technique was developed by D.D. Palmer, DC. This technique uses specific manual thrusts focused on restoring normal biomechanical function. It works just as well in adjusting extremity joints |
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| technique which utilizes a very specific method of analysis by the use of nervoscopes, full spine x-rays and precise adjusting techniques that condemns “torquing” of the spine, which may harm the Intervertebral disc |
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| This method of analyzing and correcting the chiropractic upper cervical subluxation complex is based on vertebral alignment measurements on cervical x-rays taken from three different directions. The adjustment can be delivered by hand, hand-held or table mounted instruments along a pre-calculated vector using approximately 1 to 7 pounds of force. The patient is in a side-lying posture with a solid mastoid support |
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| This technique was developed by B.J. Palmer, who, at some point, claimed that the “pure, unadulterated & straight” chiropractors should only treat the upper two cervical vertebrae (C1-C2), which he believed was the cause of most, if not all, disorders by being misaligned |
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| The patient lies on the table face down while the chiropractor uses a spring-loaded activator instrument to perform the adjustment |
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| A light touch technique that works to “level the foundation” or sacrum. Its concept employs the use of heel lifts and specific contacts |
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| method of adjusting the atlas subluxation complex is based on x-ray studies which determine the correct line of drive or vector of force |
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| NUCCA-National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association |
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| developed a gentle technique which utilizes a special knee-chest adjusting table that helps adjust and stabilize the upper cervical region |
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| Specific Chiropractic [Kale] |
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| technique uses a precision adjusting table with a weighing mechanism which adds only enough tension to hold the patient in the “up” position before the thrust is given. The patient lies on a special table with sections that drop down. The chiropractor applies a quick thrust at the same time the section drops. The dropping of the table allows for a lighter adjustment without the twisting positions that can accompany other techniques |
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| In this technique, using crossed hands, the chiropractor pressures down firmly on a particular area of the spine, then adjusts the spine with a quick precise thrust |
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| This technique involves a quick thrust and release to the upper cervical vertebra. The resulting recoil allows the vertebra to oscillate into its proper position |
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