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Most patients envision lying on a table while their chiropractor pushes until they hear a pop. In reality, these health care providers employ a variety of techniques to address back and neck pain at the root of the problem. Gateway Chiropractic Center in Crossville, TN, is trained in an array of methods to develop a treatment plan specific to your needs.

Read on for four strategies that have been successful since the practice opened in 1984:

1. Gonstead Technique

Physicians typically use this technique with pregnant women, children, seniors, and high-risk groups to avoid potential injury. In this method, your chiropractor will first take an x-ray to determine the precise location of the needed adjustment. Then, they’ll perform spinal manipulation through a series of sessions until alignment is returned to normal. 

2. Diversified Technique

chiropractorThis most commonly used treatment refers to the adjustments or “cracking” most people envision when visiting a chiropractor. The provider uses the force of their palm while you’re lying on a table to pop joints back into place for pain relief and improved nerve function.

3. Palmer Technique

This theory is expressed in a technique whereby the chiropractor places the heel of his hand immediately beneath the patient's ear on one side and, gripping the wrist of that hand with the other hand, applies a sudden thrust against the side of the neck. The patient is positioned on his side with his head supported on an elevated headpiece.

4. Thompson Technique

The technique is performed on a drop table, and uses your own body weight to exert force on a drop piece. Varying amounts of pressure of the joints set a drop piece in motion, which in turn affects the muscles tissues and joints.

Being educated about the various techniques and their purpose helps you communicate with your chiropractor for the most effective treatment. The team at Gateway Chiropractic Center is experienced in these and other strategies and is also committed to furthering their training and staying up-to-date on the latest methods. Give their helpful team a call at (931) 484-3135 or visit their website for a complete list of services

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