| Palmer Package Techniques
Palmer package is a system of chiropractic care taught by the Palmer College of
Chiropractic. It includes a variety of techniques. The main ones being: Diversified,
Thomson, and Gonstead.
Diversified consists of spinal analysis to identify the improper position of one or more vertebrae, and the administration of a manual thrust.
Thomson uses a special table with drop-away sections to minimize the amount
of energy needed to adjust the spine.
Gonstead, the practitioner uses x-rays
as a reference for curves of the spine and
for disc spaces
SERVICES
Electrical Stimulation
Electrical stimulation uses an electrical current to cause a single muscle or a group
of muscles to contract by placing electrodes on the skin in various locations.
Contracting the muscle via electrical stimulation helps strengthen the affected muscle.
Intersegmental Traction
Intersegmental traction induces passive motion into the spine for the purpose of
stretching spinal joints, increasing mobility.
Cervical Traction
Cervical traction is a simple chiropractic procedure used to correct the alignment
of the entire spinal column.
Flexion-Distraction
Chiropractic flexion-distraction technique treats disc injuries involving back and
leg pain. A specialized table is used to gently stretch the spine to isolate
the problematic area.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy is the assessment and treatment of the soft tissues and
joints of the body by hands-on manipulation.
Spinal Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression uses state of the art technology to apply a distraction force to relieve nerve compression often associated with low back pain and sciatica.
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