About Chiropractic

More than 100 years old, Chiropractic works on the principle that misalignment of the spine puts pressure on the nerve tissues of the spinal cord, which in turn, interferes with the ability of the nerves to transmit proper impulses to other tissues and organs in the body. Chiropractic holds that the efficient functioning of the nervous system has a direct impact on a person's overall health. Misalignment of the spine may be caused by physical trauma, disease, problems during the birth process, mental stress, poor nutrition or improper posture. Chiropractors do not diagnose or treat disease; rather, they enable people to achieve optimal wellness by adjusting the spine and keeping the nervous system in balance so that the messages, or impulses, are sent clearly and distinctly to every part of the body.

Activator Method

The Activator allows chiropractors to give consistent, low force, high speed adjustments. The Activator creates more bone movement with less force as well as stimuating mechanoreceptors, so vital for establishing normal muscle tonus. around the vertebrae. In additon,, it is based on a highly specifcic rationale for adjusting the spine, that indicates when a spinal correction has been accepted by the body.

Applied Kinesiology

Applied Kinesiology [AK] is a system for evaluating body functions by means of muscle testing that is unique to the healing arts. AK uses these tests to determine strengths and weaknesses in many body systems.

Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT)

Discovered and developed by Major Bertrand DeJarnette, SOT is a synthesis of chiropractic and osteopathic principles as well as reflects DeJarnette's engineering background. It is a whole body approach based on a Category system for diagnosing and treating subluxations. Each category has it's own system of body reactions with its own symptomatology and indicators for correction. At the same time, SOT recognizes that cranial dysfunction can have a profound effect on the function of the spine and health of the entire body. SOT also includes visceral manipulation and extremity techniques. SacroOccipitalTechnique Organization(SOTO)-USA furthers the founder's work as well as teaches seminars to the profession.