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The atlas is the center and pivot point of the body's equilibrium.
"We are the only clinic north of Seattle that offers the Atlas Orthogonal technique!"
In as much, it is possible that the cause of all of the symptoms
mentioned before is due to a defective position of the atlas.
Our chiropractors decide whether a patient should undergo this method of treatment by carrying out three additional examinations: |
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 The Gonstead system of chiropractic was developed by Dr Clarence S. Gonstead (1898-1978) in Mt Horeb Wisconsin USA.
Classified as Full Spine, this system deals with the spine anatomically and physiologically, as one highly integrated neuro-musculoskeletal complex. It is based on the concept that changes in one area of the spine, whether functional or organic, can and do produce biomechanical and neurophysiological changes in other areas of the spine. Therefore, by examining the whole spine, and not just the area that hurts, the subluxation ( a vertebral misalignment resulting in nerve interference) can be found and corrected, thus restoring optimal function & health as quickly as possible.
"Find the subluxation, Accept it where you find it, Correct it, and leave it alone" - Dr Clarence S. Gonsteadv
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Diversified Technique is the classic chiropractic technique, developed by D.D. Palmer, DC. and taught in all chiropractic colleges. Diversified Technique was refined and further developed by the late Otto Reinert, DC, to address biomechanical failure in each section of the spine, as it relates to specific subluxation. The focus is on restoration to normal biomechanical function, and correction of subluxation. In addition, Diversified methods have been developed to adjust extremity joints, allowing for beneficial applications in treating sports injuries and other injuries. Diversified adjusting of the spine uses specific lines of drives for all manual thrusts, allowing for specificity in correcting mechanical distortions of the spine. X-rays and case histories are used in analysis and diagnosis. No instruments are used in the adjusting procedure. Motion palpatation and full spine, hands-on techniques are used to deliver a deeper thrust, which makes an osseous (popping) sound as the adjustment is given. |
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The Activator method is based on the concept that understanding body mechanics and force is the key to understanding how to move bones. A leg test is utilized to tell the doctor if the subluxation exists, chiefly in the lumbo-sacral area or cervical region of the spine. With further research into body mechanics, W.C. Lee D.C. and A.W. Fuhr D.C. were able to analyze the body and produce from the analysis consistent changes using a light non-force specific chiropractic  adjustment. Lee and Fuhr understood that force was not necessary to correct subluxations in the body. Two components are necessary for fast, effective reduction of nerve pressure caused by subluxations. They are speed and line of drive. Speed and line of drive are what make chiropractic the distinct and dynamic art and science that it is. The activator instrument was designed to deliver this specific dynamic thrust. It is a small hand-held gun-type mechanism that delivers a sharp percussive thrust upon triggering. The activator instrument controls the force and speed of the adjustment exceptionally well and with the activator, the line of drive can be more specific. |
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 Thompson terminal point technique. A chiropractic adjustment performed on a table in which the supporting cushions drop an inch or two when a thrust is applied to the spine. Practitioners locate "subluxations" by checking leg lengths with the legs straight, the knees bent, or the head turned to either side. |
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Also called the Nimmo Receptor-Tonus Method, this technique was discovered by Raymond L. Nimmo, D.C. Seminars on this technique are now given in most chiropractic colleges. A normal muscle has normal tonus. Accident, insult, and injury may cause too many impulses to fire into the cord producing hypertonus or hypermyotonia. If this situation exists for a sufficient time, it can change the position of bones, producing subluxations, body distortions, low hips, etc. Later a trigger point may form in the muscle which sends a barrage of noxious impulses into an area producing vasoconstriction with consequent ischemia. Since tonus is controlled by the sympathetics, and is not under conscious control, we can not correct our own distortions. However, it was discovered that pressure applied in proper degree, at proper intervals, will release both trigger and hypermyotonia. Wooden "T-Bars" with rubber tips are used to reach between ribs and transverse processes in order to eliminate trigger points and segmental neuropathy, the latter usually being referred from viscera. Post adjustment procedures are used. Palpation is the only means of diagnoses. X-rays are not used. Most conditions that are encountered in general chiropractic practice including neuromuscular disorders and the cause of practically all pain can be successfully treated using the Nimmo technique. Receptor-Tonus relieves most pain immediately. |
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Rehabilitative Stretches and Exercises help to maintain the areas that were addressed during your visit. When your spine or neck is out of adjustment other muscles and sometimes other parts of your spine/neck will try to compensate. Sometimes the part of the body that is compensating will have a difficult time relaxing therefore pulling on the area that was originally injured. It is by performing various stretches and exercises that you are able to restore strength and retrain the compensating forces to relax. Our Doctors will instruct you on how to perform the stretches and exercises during your visit. It is then up to you to follow through on practicing them whenever possible after your visit. |
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