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Thompson
The purpose of your adjustment(s) is to add energy to your spine at just the right time, place and direction. Your body uses this energy to help “right” itself. As the integrity of your spine improves, tension to your nervous system reduces and your body can heal.
A System of Analysis
The approach we use begins with a thorough analysis of your spine. The presence of vertebral subluxation produces the appearance of a short, or contracted leg. Using a protocol of comparing leg lengths, we’re able to determine where subluxations are located.
Terminal Point Table
What patients often notice first is our segmental “drop” table. After stepping onto the platform, the table gently lowers you into a horizontal position. This helps preserve any leg length inequality. Individual cushions or “drop pieces” located along the table support each area of the spine until the thrust is given. Then, each drop-piece gently gives way, reducing the pressure needed to move a specific spinal segment.
Popular and Patented
Because of its precision and patient satisfaction, this approach to spinal adjustments is used around the world.
Photo caption: After gently lowering you to a prone position, individual drop pieces give way, reducing the amount of energy needed to adjust the spine.
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What Can I Expect?
Your first couple of chiropractic adjustments will produce one of three responses:
Temporary Setback
On rare occasions, especially in cases of a recent accident or injury, it can seem as if your problem is worsening. This is perfectly natural—and temporary. Reducing inflammation takes time and many factors will affect the speed of your recovery. Remain hopeful.
Photo caption: Inflammation from a recent accident can temporarily delay progress.
Slower Change
In cases of chronic health problems, progress comes more slowly. Since it’s probably taken years for your health to reach the symptomatic stage, recovery takes time. Obviously, creating new, healthier spinal patterns will require repeated visits. Be patient and optimistic. We are!
Photo caption: Long-standing health problems may respond slowly to natural approaches.
Some Improvement
Happily, most report an improved sense of ease and well-being with their first adjustments. This sets in motion a series of changes as each visit builds on the ones before. Careful! Discontinuing care too soon, before lasting changes are made, invites a relapse.
Photo caption: If relief comes quickly, congratulations! Continue your care to fully heal. |
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How You Can Help
Restoring your health will be a team effort. Here’s what you can do between your visits to support the care you receive in our office and create a momentum for healing:
 Avoid extreme turning, bending or sudden twisting of your spine.
When lifting anything, keep your back straight and use your legs.
Sit in a chair without slouching and avoid crossing your legs.
Avoid excessive neck bending to watch television or read in bed.
Sleep on your side or back, using a pillow that supports your neck.
Drink plenty of water and get enough rest so your body can repair.
Stand tall, sit tall and “think” tall to help form new postural habits.
Each visit builds on the ones before so keep your appointment schedule for optimum results.
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