
Atlas orthogonal technique Ītlas Orthogonal Technique is an upper cervical chiropractic treatment technique created by Frederick M. It is considered the most generic chiropractic manipulative technique and is differentiated from other techniques in that its objective is to restore proper movement and alignment of spine and joint dysfunction. Like many chiropractic and osteopathic manipulative techniques, Diversified is characterized by a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust. Diversified is the only spine manipulation technique taught in Canadian chiropractic programs. Diversified is also the technique most preferred for use during future practice by chiropractic students. The technique, as it is applied today, is largely attributed to the work of Joe Janse Diversified is the most common spine manipulation technique used by chiropractors, with approximately 96% of chiropractors using it for approximately 70% of their patients. Diversified technique ĭiversified technique is a non-proprietary and eclectic approach to spinal manipulation that is commonly used by chiropractors.

It is the most common and primary intervention used in chiropractic care. In this system, hands are used to manipulate, massage or otherwise influence the spine and related tissues. Spinal manipulation gained mainstream recognition during the 1980s. In the late 19th century in North America, therapies including osteopathy and chiropractic became popular. Lumbar, cervical and thoracic chiropractic spinal manipulation
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Īccording to the American Chiropractic Association the most frequently used techniques by chiropractors are Diversified technique 95.9%, Extremity manipulating/adjusting 95.5%, Activator Methods 62.8%, Gonstead technique 58.5%, Cox Flexion/Distraction 58.0%, Thompson 55.9%, Sacro Occipital Technique 41.3%, Applied Kinesiology 43.2%, NIMMO/Receptor Tonus 40.0%, Cranial 37.3%, Manipulative/Adjustive Instruments 34.5%, Palmer upper cervical 28.8%, Logan Basic 28.7%, Meric 19.9%, and Pierce-Stillwagon 17.1%. There are about 200 chiropractic techniques, most of which are variations of spinal manipulation, but there is a significant amount of overlap between them, and many techniques involve slight changes of other techniques. Adverse results, including strokes and deaths, are rare.

The safety of manipulation, particularly on the cervical spine has been debated. There is no evidence that chiropractic spinal adjustments are effective for any medical condition, with the possible exception of treatment for lower back pain. Please call if you would like any advice.Chiropractors use their version of spinal manipulation (known as chiropractic adjustment) as their primary treatment method, with non-chiropractic use of spinal manipulation gaining more study and attention in mainstream medicine in the 1980s.
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The Clinic is located in Satori Complementary Therapy Centre, which has been recently refurbished to a very high standard and provides a professional and welcoming setting for the Chiropractic Clinic and various other therapies. Each treatment is modified to suit the age of the patient and the condition they have.Ĭommon conditions include back and leg pain, hip and knee pain, neck pain and headaches, shoulder and arm pain, pregnancy-related pain, joint pain and muscle spasms.


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Atlas Chiropractic Clinic is open during the Lockdown.Ītlas Chiropractic Clinic offers high quality Chiropractic care with friendly, professional, registered Chiropractors in Wakefield.Ĭhiropractic is a manual therpay that specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of disorders of the joints, nerves, muscles, tendons and ligaments, particularly those of the spine.Ĭhiropractic is suitable for all age groups, from newborn to the very elderly and is a safe form of treatment for pregnant women.
