Also referred to as “Diversified Technique,” the process of manually adjusting the spine covers a broad range of disciplines within the chiropractic field, and all are focused on correcting spinal misalignments, relieving tension and restoring a feeling of health and well-being to patients.

In general, manual adjustment is done via a series of fast, but low-impact adjustments which gently and quickly restore the spine’s optimal curvature without causing discomfort or excessive pressure. Through the use of various adjustment positions, subluxations can be strategically addressed to realign only the areas that need correction.

The most common methods of applying manual adjustment include:

Using the palms of the hands to apply pressure along the spine or localized to a single point
Applying opposite pressure on either side to provide torque
Using thumbs or fingertips to apply pressure to minute, strategically-located areas