Toggle Recoil
This is a specialised technique in which few Chiropractors in Ireland are trained and is one of the original Chiropractic Techniques. The patient is placed on their side and a quick low force thrust is applied to the upper cervical region. The technique may be used with or without a drop piece and is very effective in treating upper cervical problems.
Gonsted Technique
The Gonsted technique is an adjustment technique comprised of Side Posture Adjusting for the lower spine and seated adjustments for upper spine. Gonsted often utilises X-Ray analysis to pinpoint specific spinal misalignments. The technique is a favourite of many Chiropractors due to it's analysis protocol.
Diversified Technique
This technique is the most commonly used chiropractic technique. The cervical (neck) adjustments are performed in the supine (on your back) position, While the thoracic or mid back adjustments are performed with the patient in the prone (face down) position. On occasion the mid back adjustments may be performed by rolling the patient back onto the table with the Doctors hand placed between the patient’s spine and the table.
Activator Technique
The Activator Method Chiropractic Technique is a Chiropractic treatment method and device created by Arlan Fuhr as an alternative to manual manipulation of the spine or extremity joints. The device is categorised as a mechanical force manual assisted (MFMA) instrument which is generally regarded as a softer Chiropractic treatment technique.
Thompson Technique
Thompson Terminal Point Technique is built around the research of Dr. Derifield of Detroit Michigan. Dr. Derifield noticed that the same adjustment on two patients with the same analysis did not always give the same results.
As he gained more experience, he found that the answer lay in determining through analysis whether the subluxation was lower spine or cervical. Analysis of the patient’s subluxations, using the Derifield Technique, depends upon a very accurate leg check. Dr.Derifield created a set of rules for checking the legs to determine the point of the subluxation in the pelvic and lumbar area. It was further determined that turning the head in certain ways helped to balance the legs. Later Dr. Niblo added testing various trigger points on the side of the short leg, and adjusting the anterior ischium, producing results.
Using a Thompson terminal point table, which is specially designed for the Derifield technique, a special weighing mechanism in the terminal point table instantly weights the patient and adds only enough tension to hold the patient in the “up” position before the thrust is given.
As he gained more experience, he found that the answer lay in determining through analysis whether the subluxation was lower spine or cervical. Analysis of the patient’s subluxations, using the Derifield Technique, depends upon a very accurate leg check. Dr.Derifield created a set of rules for checking the legs to determine the point of the subluxation in the pelvic and lumbar area. It was further determined that turning the head in certain ways helped to balance the legs. Later Dr. Niblo added testing various trigger points on the side of the short leg, and adjusting the anterior ischium, producing results.
Using a Thompson terminal point table, which is specially designed for the Derifield technique, a special weighing mechanism in the terminal point table instantly weights the patient and adds only enough tension to hold the patient in the “up” position before the thrust is given.