Schroeder Chiropractic

The “adjustment” is the hallmark of the chiropractic practice. There are many techniques that make up the scope of chiropractic, but the goal of each technique remains the same: to restore normal position or motion of two continuous spinal segments of the spine. Chiropractic philosophy teaches that a musculoskeletal system that is working optimally will ultimately lead to a better functioning nervous system.

We offer the following techniques in our office: Diversified, Thompson Drop Table, Flexion/Distraction, and an Impulse IQ Adjusting Instrument.

Diversified adjustments are “manual” adjustments where the chiropractor will contact a very specific point on a vertebra and apply a quick, gentle thrust that will often lead to a “pop” or a “crack”. As mentioned above, the “cracking” noise is the release of several gases that reside in the synovial fluid within the joint capsule. The gas gets expelled into the soft tissues around the joint and it takes about 30 minutes for the gas to build up again in the joint capsule after it is released. The “cracking” sound is unimportant from a physiological standpoint as the movement of the joint is what creates the desired effect within the nervous system.

We use a Drop Table primarily to treat lumbar or pelvic disorders. While the patient lies prone, the pelvic portion of the table is raised into a starting position. The doctor then contacts a specific point on the lumbar spine or pelvis and thrusts downward causing the table to depress to a level position again. This is normally repeated several times during the treatment.

Flexion/Distraction is similar to spinal traction. It is an important technique used to treat lumbar herniated or bulging disc disorders. The patient will lie prone while the doctor contacts specific points in the lumbar spine. The bottom or lumbar portion of the table will be unlocked to allow the table to both extend and oscillate up and down in a repetitive motion. The “traction” created by opening up or separating the vertebra decreases the pressure within the lumbar discs and also improves circulation within the joint complex.

The IQ Impulse Adjusting technique utilizes a state of the art adjusting instrument to achieve the desired effects of increased range of motion and improved nervous system function. Visit goimpulse.com for more information of what the Impulse IQ can do.