Dr. Corder implements a variety of chiropractic adjusting techniques in the office. She will begin with the technique that she feels is most appropriate for your specific situation. Should one technique not provide the results hoped for, she will implement a different technique. Some patients get the greatest benefits from having a wide variety of techniques used for their problem(s).
Thompson Technique
The Thompson Technique utilizes a "Drop Table" to enhance the motion applied towards the segment or area to be adjusted. Dr. Thompson introduced the concept of adding motion by inventing a headpiece that would drop away as the adjustive thrust was applied to the vertebral segment. Later, a table was developed that had drop away pieces for the mid-back, low back, and pelvis as well.
This technique also analyzes the leg-lengths of the patient. Research has shown that leg length inequalities can be related to a neurological (brain) imbalance to the muscles of the body.
Activator Methods
The Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) uses the Activator Adjusting Instrument to give consistent low-force, high-speed chiropractic adjustments. Over 35,000 doctors have been trained in AMCT and 2,100 doctors are Proficiency Rated, making AMCT the most widely used technique worldwide; a testament to low force patient satisfaction.
AMCT also uses leg length analysis to seek joint dysfunction in the spinal column and extremities.
Due to it's low force adjustment, many patients with osteoporosis can get the results they are looking for without the fear of the doctor "breaking" their bones. Infants and children also respond favorably to this type of adjusting.
Diversified Technique
This is the technique that most people think of when they think of getting a chiropractic adjustment. This is the most common and most widely used adjusting technique in chiropractic. This technique uses no special instruments or tables, and is done specifically by hand. With this type of technique a patient may or may not hear a "popping" sound when they get an adjustment.
Sacro-occipital Technique
This is a method of analysis and correction of sacral and cranial distortions to improve circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid that circulates around the brain and spinal cord). This type of technique utilizes pelvic blocks, or wedges, to stabilize the pelvis.
