Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic Techniques Used in Care

Chiropractic care may involve several adjustment methods depending on your needs. Dr. Shire uses a range of established chiropractic techniques to provide precise, individualized care for patients of all ages.

• Applied Kinesiology: Applied Kinesiology uses manual muscle testing to evaluate how the nervous system is functioning. By identifying muscular weakness linked to structural or neurological stress, this approach helps guide targeted chiropractic adjustments.
• Diversified Technique: Diversified is one of the most widely used chiropractic techniques. It uses precise hands-on adjustments to restore proper spinal movement, improve mobility, and reduce joint restrictions that may contribute to discomfort.
• Full Spine Diversified: Full Spine Diversified evaluates and adjusts the entire spine in a coordinated session. This approach is highly specific yet gentle, helping restore balance across the spinal column while remaining comfortable for patients.
• NetworkSpinal: NetworkSpinal uses light contacts along the spine to help the nervous system release stored tension and improve the body’s ability to adapt to stress. Many patients report feeling more relaxed and balanced after care.
• Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT): Sacro Occipital Technique focuses on balancing the relationship between the sacrum and the base of the skull. Using supportive blocks and gentle positioning, SOT helps restore spinal balance and improve overall body function.
• Thompson Technique: The Thompson Technique uses a specialized drop table that assists spinal adjustments. Small sections of the table move slightly during the adjustment, allowing corrections to be made with less force and greater comfort.
• Webster Technique: The Webster Technique is a chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed for pregnancy. It focuses on balancing the pelvis and surrounding ligaments to reduce tension and support comfort throughout pregnancy.
• Sports Chiropractic: Sports chiropractic combines spinal adjustments with soft tissue techniques and movement evaluation. This approach helps athletes recover from injuries, reduce strain, and improve performance.
• Perinatal Chiropractic: Perinatal chiropractic addresses the structural changes that occur during pregnancy and postpartum recovery. Chiropractic adjustments may help reduce back discomfort, pelvic tension, and sciatic irritation during this time.
• Pediatric Chiropractic: Pediatric chiropractic is adapted for infants, children, and adolescents. Adjustments use light fingertip pressure to support spinal movement and healthy nervous system development as children grow.