Ways We Adjust
Chiropractic care tailored to your needs.
At The Posture Doctor, we use a range of chiropractic techniques to suit different ages, body types, preferences, and clinical needs. Some patients prefer a more traditional hands-on adjustment, while others feel more comfortable with a gentler low-force approach. Our goal is to choose the right method for your body and your care plan.
Why Different Techniques Matter
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to chiropractic care. The best adjusting method depends on your age, comfort level, spinal findings, health goals, and how your body responds to care.
That is why we use different techniques to help improve movement, reduce stress on the spine and nervous system, and support better overall function.
- Personalised care - We choose the adjusting style that best suits your body and your needs.
- Comfort matters - Some techniques are lighter and lower force, while others are more traditional and manual.
- Better clinical fit - Different techniques can be useful for different areas of the spine, different patterns of tension, and different patient preferences.
Our Chiropractic Techniques
Our highly trained chiropractors may use one or a combination of these techniques, depending on your examination findings and care plan.
The ProAdjuster
The ProAdjuster is a gentle, instrument-based adjusting technique designed to assess and improve spinal movement using precise, low-force impulses. It is a popular option for patients who prefer a more comfortable and non-manual approach.
- Gentle, low-force approach
- Instrument-assisted precision
- Comfortable for many patients
- Ideal for those who prefer less twisting or cracking
Diversified Adjusting
Diversified is one of the most widely used chiropractic techniques. It is a hands-on approach that uses specific manual adjustments to help improve joint movement, alignment, and overall spinal function.
- Traditional hands-on adjustment
- Specific and targeted
- Aims to improve movement and function
- Commonly used across many spinal regions
Drop Table Technique
Drop table adjusting uses a specially designed chiropractic table with sections that gently drop during the adjustment. This allows the chiropractor to deliver a precise adjustment with less force.
- Uses a specialised chiropractic table
- Lower-force manual adjustment
- Comfortable and controlled
- Helpful for selected spinal and pelvic adjustments
Gonstead Technique
Gonstead is a specific chiropractic technique that focuses on detailed analysis and precise hands-on adjusting. It is known for its emphasis on careful assessment and targeted correction.
- Specific and focused analysis
- Precise manual adjustment
- Commonly used for spinal correction
- Strong emphasis on clinical detail
Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger point therapy focuses on areas of tightness and tension within muscles that may contribute to pain, restriction, and altered movement patterns. While not a spinal adjustment itself, it is often used alongside chiropractic care to help reduce muscular tension and improve comfort.
- Targets muscle tension and tight spots
- Helps reduce restriction and discomfort
- Often used alongside chiropractic adjustments
- Supports better movement and function
How We Choose the Right Approach
We do not choose your care based on routine or preference alone. Your adjusting method is guided by your history, examination findings, posture, spinal function, comfort level, and overall care goals.
In some cases, your chiropractor may use a combination of techniques over time to best support your progress.
- Your age and comfort level
- Your spinal findings
- Your posture and movement patterns
- Your response to care
- Your stage of progress
Care That Fits the Person
Some patients are looking for a gentler, low-force style of care. Others are comfortable with more traditional manual adjusting. We take the time to explain your options and use an approach that fits you.
Our goal is to make your care both effective and appropriate for your body.