Patients are typically asked to lie on a specially designed table, where the Chiropractor performs the spinal manipulations. During a physical exam, the Chiropractor also tests the extent of spinal mobility and may perform various diagnostic tests, such as blood pressure and x-rays, to rule out other conditions. The Chiropractor takes a complete health history, including information on past injuries and illnesses current conditions and medications lifestyle diet sleep habits exercise mental stresses and use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco. The first visit usually lasts about an hour. What happens during a visit to a Chiropractor? A Chiropractor attempts to correct misalignments which are often the cause of pain, illness and lack of body harmony. The method of treatment is delivered by a chiropractic doctor, or Chiropractor and usually involves manipulation or "adjustment" of the spinal column and other body structures. What is a Chiropractor? A Chiropractor practices a type of "therapy" in which abnormal function of the nervous system is considered the cause of disease. Chiropractors are often effective in dealing with acute and chronic low back pain, neck pain, headaches (including migraines), frozen shoulder, tennis elbow and other sports injuries, and carpal tunnel syndrome, and may be helpful for otitis media (ear infection), digestive problems, menstrual and premenstrual pain and asthma. Although most contemporary chiropractors have introduced other therapies, spinal manipulation remains the essence of chiropractic. Associate Professor, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, CA.Chiropractors diagnose and treat spinal misalignment that often effects the nerves, muscles, bones, and joints of the body.
The leg checking procedure also serves to establish correction of the subluxations.Īuthor information: Robert Cooperstein, MA, DC. Subluxations, detected primarily by the leg check procedure, are addressed with a mechanical percussive tool (Activator Adjusting Instrument or, simply, “Activator”). Overview:Īccording to Fuhr, AMCT is a synthesis of several analytic systems and low-force adjustive procedures, including Logan Basic, Derifield-Thompson leg checking and VanRumpt’s Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT), the latter of which features thumb thrusts and a system of leg length analysis. The use of the activator adjusting instrument is thought to promote increased safety for patient and doctor. A series of diagnostic provocative maneuvers and leg checks are used to identify the location of subluxation the therapeutic goal is to restore proper body mechanics through the application of low-force adjustments.
$ 0.00 0 Cart Abstract Statement of Intent:Īctivator Methods Chiropractic Technique (AMCT) seeks to conduct a systematic analysis of basic body biomechanics, under the general belief that disturbed mechanics leads to disturbed function.
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