Commonly known as “cracking” and spinal manipulation. A manual adjustment uses a low amplitude, high velocity thrust to provide movement back to joints and/or regions that are dysfunctional. This technique can be used throughout most of the joints in the body. Chiropractors primarily use this technique through the spinal joints.

For patients who prefer a lower force approach or when manual adjustments are not clinically indicated, the chiropractor will opt for use of the activator or other low force techniques. These techniques use a low amplitude, high velocity impulse to provide movement back to joints and/or regions that are dysfunctional.

Our chiropractors may use muscle release techniques or trigger point therapy to help reduce muscular tension. This technique shouldn’t be confused with remedial massage.

There are more techniques our chiropractors may use in everyday practice at our Lara and Spotswood clinics. If you have any questions about what chiropractic techniques we use in our clinics contact us.

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