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Diversified
This is the most common non-specific technique used by most general practice chiropractors. It is a technique which may utilise more than one method. It will involve spinal adjustment, and generally results in a popping sound.
SOT
SOT is an acronym for Sacro Occipital Technique. It is a method of chiropractic based primarily on the identification and treatment of three bodily systems: the cranial sacral respiratory system, the weight-bearing system and the function of the lumbar spine.
A SOT chiropractor analyzes your body, concentrating on these three areas. They integrate large amounts of information, and then use several different techniques and approaches simultaneously, including the use of blocks, joint adjustment, organ/soft tissue reflex manipulation and cranial corrections.
SOT patients are also routinely given guidance regarding home care, diet, and nutrition.
Spinal Rehabilitation Exercises
The aim is to complement the spinal and extremity manipulative therapies and adjustments by advising patients on specific exercises to restore their fitness, gaining strength, flexibility and balance of the muscles and joints injured. Patients will visit the clinic less frequently as they exercise more.
Extremity Adjusting
The aim is to complement the spinal manipulative therapy. Knowing about extremities (upper and lower limbs) can enhance understanding of how spinal problems can be a result of poorly functioning extremities. With this kind of knowledge it is much easier to help the difficult and non-responsive cases.
Postural and Ergonomic Advice
The aim is to complement the improvement in the functioning and mobility of the joints and muscles, and maintain these at an optimum level. This is possible when patients practise and apply at work and home the good habits learnt through the course of care.
If patients have a long term condition, this advice becomes more significant. It will be useful for them to have regular check-ups in order to avoid any recurrence of the problem.
Functional Facial Taping (FFT)
The FFT® method is a simple drug free alternative that can immediately decrease pain and increase range of motion, to encourage muscle firing and normal movement patterns. This innovative analgesic can be applied to assist the function of most musculoskeletal pathologies. This non-invasive treatment encourages practitioners' treatments to 'hold' for longer and to rehabilitate in a pain free environment. This technique is endorsed program by the Australian Sport Medicine program.
Flexion-Distraction
Flexion-distraction involves the use of a specialized table that gently distracts or stretches the spine and which allows the chiropractor to isolate the area of disc involvement while slightly flexing the spine in a pumping rhythm. There is no pain involved in the treatment.
PIR Stretching
Research has shown that muscles can be stretched more effectively during a period of inhibition called a ‘recovery period’, produced immediately after muscle contraction. Post-Isometric Relaxation technique involves asking the patient to contract a muscle (eg. in the arm, leg, jaw etc), just prior to the practitioner applying a stretch to that muscle. This is normally repeated three times, each time taking the stretch a little bit further, but always safely and within the tolerance levels of the patient.
Neuro Muscular Techniques
These include stretching, massage and trigger-point techniques that decrease muscle pain and
facilitate more efficient muscle function.
Active Release Technique (ART)
ART is a patented, state of the art soft tissue system/movement based massage technique that treats problems with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that may be relieved with ART. These conditions are often a result of overused muscles.
Every ART session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. These treatment protocols - over 500 specific moves - are unique to ART. They allow providers to identify and correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient. For more information please refer to www.activerelease.com.
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