Patients often will call to find out what techniques we use in our practice.  In order to best answer that question, it is important to realize that many if not most pain syndromes are related to a dysfunction of spinal motion. Restoring pinched or restricted joints is the goal in most cases....getting the joint to act like what it is supposed to do - provide support and motion.  In some cases of trauma (i.e. whiplash, etc.), the joints may be too lax (loose) and thus, our goal is to restore stability to those while ensuring proper function of the others.  

In nearly all cases, we will use some form of muscle stretching technique, designed to remove adhesions that are affecting the spinal joints we are restoring.  We'll often find trigger points in and around the supporting spinal muscles where pain is located.  By doing some trigger point and deep myofascial techniques around the joint, it helps to better adjust the joint to the position and motion that it needs.  

To help with adjusting the spine, we'll use a variety of techniques including drop tables, pulstar (computerized adjusting), activator, manipulation, SOT, active release type of techniques and some other impulse devices to specifically target the affected joint.

With every case, careful consideration is taken into which type of adjusting style will best help to get the patient the best results.   

Please feel free to contact me with any questions regarding the style of adjusting that we incorporate in our office. 

Dr. Michael Lau, D.C.

Natural Health & Chiropractic Center

(918) 481-9200 

www.alternativepractice.com