Our Chiropractic Techniques
Every adjustment at Excel Chiropractic follows the same rhythm: warm the spine up, adjust with the technique that fits you, then let the correction settle. Before getting adjusted, each patient performs a short set of structural exercises. These exercises warm up the spine the same way you’d warm up before a workout.
Here are the 3 exercises:
The Wobble Chair: used to loosen up the low back and help improve range of motion in the lumbar spine.
Cervical Traction Unit: used to strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the cervical spine (neck) to help improve the structure and cervical curve.
Flexion/Distraction Table: used to help “pump” the lumbar discs in order to rehydrate tired or damaged tissues. The discs act as shock absorbers in the spine and can get worn out from sitting too long or through various activities or injuries.
The Chiropractic Adjustment:
After the structural exercises, the adjustment takes place. Dr. Cohen uses a combination of Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Activator techniques. No two patients are identical, so Dr. Cohen alters his adjustment each time depending on who he is helping.
Graston Soft-Tissue Technique:
For muscles, tendons, and ligaments that are part of the problem, Graston is an instrument-assisted technique that breaks up restricted tissue and helps it heal more normally. Graston treatments at Excel Chiropractic are performed by Dr. Varn, another chiropractor here with us. It’s included in your first-visit special.
Post-Adjustment:
Once the chiropractic adjustment is completed, the patient then enjoys a rest period on the intersegmental traction massage table. This is an amazing way for the patient to relax and help keep the adjustment in place so it lasts as long as possible.
Curious what your first visit looks like from start to finish? See What to Expect.
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