The Adjustment

Much discussion goes on in healthcare circles as to what to call what Chiropractors do. The answer is simple. Chiropractors perform Chiropractic Adjustments. Is the term manipulation or adjustment? To answer this question, let's first look in a Webster's Dictionary for some synonyms of each.

Manipulation: Exploit, misuse, take advantage, control, deploy, maneuver, use, ply, swing, wield, grope, examine, finger, fondle, handle, maul, palpate, paw, probe, touch, govern and sway.

And of Adjustment: Factor, calculate, align, center, regulate, convert, scale, tune, dial, select, fine tune, finesse, modify, tweak, regulate, standardize, conform, equalize, level, set policy, alter, catalyze, change, refashion, calibrate, decide, determine, establish, resolve, set, compensate, make equal, redeem, remedy, correct, cure fix, heal, make well, repair, restore, coordinate, attune, acoommodate, harmonize, integrate, proportion, reconcile, amend, rectify, right, straighten, service, maintain, adapt, balance, fit, inspect, overhaul, recondition, refurbish, regulate and support.

In looking at the two, it is easy to see why Chiropractors use the term adjustment.

A chiropractic adjustment is a specific procedure of moving a spinal vertebrae for the purpose of correction of vertebral subluxation. According to the association of Chiropractic Colleges, "A subluxation is a complex of funtional and/or structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise nueral integrity and may influence organ system function and general health".

Dr. Genie uses a variety of techniques specific to each patients preference, comfort and treatment needs to perform these adjustments. Every body is different and no one technique would work for everyone!

Techniques include: Chiropractic Biophysics, Full Spine, Activator, Thompson Drop, Pettibon, Toggle, Upper Cervical Specific, Sacral Occipital Technique and Concept Therapy.