Treatments and Adjustments Provided by Accident and Injury Chiropractors

Myofascial Release

If your body has tight connective tissue/fascia, a chiropractor will provide a myofascial release to ease its tension or stiffness. Myofascial release techniques are manual procedures since chiropractors use their hands to perform them. Myofascial release is not invasive (it doesn't enter or puncture the skin), making it a safe adjustment method.

The technique can make your neuro-muscles more efficient and reduce hypertonicity. Also, the technique can enhance your muscle tissue repair and growth, and control your body's cytokine production.

Flexion Distraction

Flexion-distraction is a gentle and relaxing treatment a chiropractor can use if you have damaged spinal nerves. Chiropractors use segmented moving tables where the patients rest during flexion distraction treatments. The table movements contribute to more spinal decompression and stretching. You'll likely get a flexion distraction adjustment if you have an injured lumbar disc or sprains and strains.

Drop-Table Techniques

During Thompson/Drop-Table treatments, chiropractors use unique tables that have drop mechanisms. As a result, the chiropractor is able to perform spinal adjustments gently and without high amplitude for the patient's comfort. A chiropractor can use this method to correct a neck curvature interfered with by a car accident.

Gonstead Techniques

During Gonstead adjustment, a chiropractor can require you to either lie on your side or sit up. The major purpose of this chiropractic adjustment is to boost the patient's mobility or restore spinal disc alignment. You could get this kind of adjustment if the accident left you with inflammation or misaligned hips or pelvis.

Direct Thrust Method

Also known as a diversified adjustment technique, direct thrust involves rapid and precise hands-on thrusting moves. Chiropractors push some joints during direct thrust adjustments, causing popping/cracking sounds. Side bending, flexion, extension, and rotation are some of the joint movements that occur during direct thrust adjustments.

Whiplash and joint or bone misalignment are some conditions that make chiropractors perform direct thrust adjustments on patients.

Articulatory Adjustment Techniques

An articulatory chiropractic adjustment is also necessary for any patient with a dysfunctional joint. Velocity utilized during articulatory adjustments should be low, while amplitude forces should be high to moderate. Particular motion gets introduced into particular joint spaces during articulatory adjustments to improve the patient's range of motion.

Activator Techniques

Chiropractors use activator instruments during activator adjustment treatments. The activator devices spread low-impulse forces to spinal joint spaces, resulting in motion restoration. One of the advantages of activator techniques is that they are fast, so they don't allow muscle tension. Prevention of muscle tension during activator adjustments also prevents treatment resistance and prolonged healing.

Soft-Tissue Therapy

Soft-tissue therapy treatments are forms of clinical massage recommended for people with strained soft tissues. Chiropractors focus on improving the patients' ligaments, fascia, tendons, and other soft tissues. A soft tissue treatment will make your muscles more balanced and flexible, and minimize your injury risks. Also, soft tissue treatment can detoxify your body and make your blood circulate much better.

Before you visit a chiropractic clinic, ensure it performs all forms of adjustments and treatments. Also, choose an experienced and reputable clinic with enough specialists to address any issue you have. If you recently had a car accident that left you with a damaged spine, muscles, or bones, the Accident and Injury Center promises you quality chiropractic adjustments. Contact us today!