Techniques
Who We See for Chiropractic Care
The goal of chiropractic care is to keep the spine in alignment, which in turn helps the nervous system work correctly while reducing strain on the muscles and bones. The alignment can be achieved in a number of ways, tailored to meet your body’s needs.
One benefit of visiting Vibrant Niche is that we will often know how to perform multiple types of adjustments, allowing us to use the one that best fits your treatment plan.
This type of adjustment focuses on restoring spinal alignment, repairing joint dysfunction, and promoting proper movement and mobility. This is achieved through a series of hands-on thrusting motions that are performed extremely precisely. The thrusts take one part of your spine and quickly move them to one side in a quick motion. With about 96% of all chiropractors trained in the Diversified Technique, this is widely used for a range of conditions that impact range of motion. more 
You may hear spinal manipulation referred to by a few names, including manual therapy and spinal mobilization. The technique is used by both chiropractors and physical therapists to relieve pressure on joints, reduce inflammation, and improve nerve function. While this is similar to the Diversified Technique, spinal manipulation uses more gentle thrusting motions and includes more stretching. more
The (Thompson) Drop-Table Technique requires a special table that is designed for this purpose. The table is constructed using padded platforms that have been fitted with drop mechanisms, allowing the patient to be “dropped” a fraction of an inch during quick thrusts from the provider. The motion is gentle enough to be comfortable for the patient, more similar to a light vibration. more
Used to restore normal disc alignment and maximum mobility, the Gonstead Adjustment is administered with a patient either sitting up or lying on their side. One element of this adjustment that makes it different from others is that the patient can be in these different positions. This allows a specificity of the contact point on the chiropractor’s hand to be administered, allowing for manipulation of the lower back and pelvis. more
This method uses a small handheld device known as an “Activator.” This allows for a chiropractor to administer a gentle impulse to the extremities and vertebral segments of the spine. Activators are spring-loaded and designed to adjust the tone of the nervous system, meaning they can be used to treat conditions ranging from headaches to lower back problems. more
This technique is used on joints outside of the spine, such as the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, or ankle joints. The idea is that by aligning these joints, stress on the spine can be reduced. Carpal tunnel and posture-related issues are often treated using extremity manipulation. more