Our Techniques

Dr. Pam adjusting a patient.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:

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»

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»

Activator Methods®

This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more»

CBP

Clinical Biomechanics of Posture® is effective in producing improved posture, spinal alignment and restoration of essential spinal curves… 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»

Chiropractic adjusting technique.
ArthroStim

This hand-held instrument applies a series of highly controlled "taps" to misaligned vertebral segments, avoiding the twisting, turning or “cracking” of spinal joints. read more»

Cox Flexion-Distraction

This non-force approach uses a special table so we can traction your spine, relieving pressure to compressed spinal discs and facet joints… read more»

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Kirkwood know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.

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