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Types of Chiropractors

Activator Methods
Activator Methods

The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique® is a diagnostic and treatment system used by some chiropractors to treat many types of back pain, neck pain, and headaches (both chronic and migraine).

Atlas Orthogonal Technique
Atlas Orthogonal Technique

The Atlas Orthogonal Technique “uses a percussion instrument” to adjust the “subluxation of the atlas vertebra”. Based on BJ Palmer’s teachings, who was responsible for advocating the “Hole-In-One version of spinal adjustment”, the Atlas Orthogonal technique is generally used by “straight chiropractors”.

Cost-Effectiveness
Cost-Effectiveness

Chiropractic Cost-Effectiveness Supplement Provided by a Joint Task Force of the ACA, ICA, CAS and the ACC The following is a collection of studies relating to the cost effectiveness and efficacy associated with chiropractic care and the procedures that doctors of chiropractic provide. The American Chiropractic Association, The International Chiropractic Association, The Congress of State ...

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Diversified Technique
Diversified Technique

The technique, as it is applied today, is largely attributed to the work of Joe Janse, D.C. Diversified is the most common spine manipulation technique used by chiropractors, with approximately 96% of chiropractors using it for approximately 70% of their patients.

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Extremity Manipulating/Adjusting
Extremity Manipulating/Adjusting

Stiff or immobile extremity joints; Chronic back problems; Chronic problems in the cervical region; What is The Aim Of Extremity Adjustment? The aim of the extremity adjusting is to assess the extremity and then do an analysis and then develop a treatment for the extremity and synchronize this plan with plan for the spinal treatment.

Manual and Manipulative Therapy
Manual and Manipulative Therapy

A chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for lower back pain. 18. A chiropractic adjustment refers to a chiropractor applying manipulation to the vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders
Neuromusculoskeletal Disorders

A chiropractor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.

Non-Musculoskeletal Disorders
Non-Musculoskeletal Disorders

While spinal manipulation is widely seen as a reasonable treatment option for biomechanical disorders of the spine, such as neck pain and low back pain, the use of spinal manipulation to treat non-musculoskeletal complaints remains controversial.

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