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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.
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