Clay Thompson, has evolved into a system of analysis and a way of adjusting the full spine. While improving spinal biomechanics can reduce nervous system interferences, virtually all joints of the body can be adjusted to help restore proper range of motion. This sound may be interesting, but is not a guide as to the value or effectiveness of the adjustment. The energy delivered during the thrust may produce a slight “popping” sound from the shifting of gas and fluids in the joint.
The direction, speed, depth and angle that are used is the result of years of experience, practice and a thorough understanding of spinal mechanics. With the malposition of one or more spinal bones identified, a specific manual thrust is administered. Or, a leg check may be performed, to uncover an imbalance in the neck or lower spine.
Subsequent visits may include motion palpation, with the chiropractor feeling the spinal joints move as you turn and bend. This can, but does not always, initially involve a case history and X-ray pictures of your spine. At Galveston Chiropractic, we use an adjusting style commonly referred to as “Diversified.”įirst, an analysis of your spine is performed.
