Ahnen Chiropractic - Manipulation

Manipulation or "adjustments" is what chiropractic is known for. At Ahnen Chiropractic, we realize that each patient is unique and requires a unique perspective when it comes to manipulation. Each manipulation is performed gently and with your safety in mind. To give you the best possible manipulation, a variety of techniques are used for your convenience. Here is a brief list of some of the techniques used at our office:

Diversified – this technique basically incorporates the best of other techniques to fit each patient's needs.

S.O.T. - a gentle technique that uses blocks.

Gonstead - this technique uses boney processes as a lever to adjust.

Drop Table - this technique uses a special table that gently drops away.

Cox – Flexion/distraction technique - this technique uses a special table to traction the low back gently. It's great for treating herniated discs and for complicated low back problems like facet syndrome.

Activator - a gentle hand held tool that assists in manipulation.

Low force - manipulation that doesn't use "thrusting".

Scoliosis adjustment - manipulation that is designed to reduce the curves in scoliosis.

As you can see, a variety of techniques can be used to deliver a manipulative technique that is right for you. The care at Ahnen Chiropractic is designed to fit your specific and unique needs.