Our Techniques
We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.
The primary adjusting techniques we use include:
Thompson
Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more»
Diversified
After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»
Gonstead
Named for its developer, we conduct a thorough evaluation using full spine X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for accurate adjustments... read more»
Activator Methods®
This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more»
Applied Kinesiology
Testing the strength of various muscles of your body help us find structural, chemical and mental problems revealed by a weak muscle… read more»
SOT
Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction... read more»
Impulse
This handheld instrument delivers a carefully measured and directed thrust that is many times faster than is possible by hand, so less force needed... read more»
If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Don Pethtel know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.
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