Gonstead Technique
Highly specific chiropractic system developed by Clarence Gonstead, combining radiographic analysis, postural visualization, instrumentation and palpation to identify and correct subluxations with maximum precision.
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Chiropractic
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Pettibon System — Chiropractic Spinal Remodeling
Complete chiropractic system developed by Burl Pettibon integrating precise adjustments, specific postural exercises, cervical and lumbar traction devices, and weighted helmets or vests to correct vertebral deviations and restore normal physiological curves.
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Thompson Drop Technique
Chiropractic technique using a table with movable sections that drop slightly during adjustment, reducing required force and increasing specificity of vertebral corrections.
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Nervous System
NUCCA and Atlas Orthogonal — Upper Cervical Techniques
Ultra-specific chiropractic approaches exclusively targeting the first cervical vertebra (atlas C1) to correct misalignments affecting the entire spine and central nervous system.
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Cox Flexion-Distraction
Non-invasive chiropractic disc decompression technique using an articulated table that allows flexion, distraction and lateral mobilization movements to treat disc herniation and low back pain without thrust.
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AnalgesicNervous System
Diversified Technique
The most widely taught and practiced chiropractic technique worldwide, using precise manual HVLA adjustments on the spine and peripheral joints to correct vertebral subluxations.
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Musculoskeletal SystemAnalgesic
ART — Active Release Technique
Patented soft tissue treatment technique developed by P. Michael Leahy, combining precise pressure on restriction zones with active patient movement to release myofascial adhesions.
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Analgesic
Activator Method
Gentle chiropractic technique using a handheld mechanical instrument (the Activator) to deliver a rapid, precise, low-force impulse to spinal and peripheral joints.
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Webster Technique — Obstetric Chiropractic
Chiropractic technique specifically developed for pregnant women by Larry Webster, aimed at reducing sacral dysfunction and uterine ligament tension to facilitate optimal fetal positioning.
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CBP — Chiropractic BioPhysics
Chiropractic system founded on principles of biomechanics and mathematical physics, developed by Donald Harrison, integrating precise radiographic postural analysis, mirror of ideal health based on geometric norms of the spine, and vertebral remodeling protocols using traction, exercises and specific adjustments.
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Toggle Recoil — Palmer Chiropractic Technique
Foundational chiropractic technique developed by Bartlett Joshua Palmer, son of chiropractic's founder, using a precise, rapid manual impulse (toggle) followed by immediate recoil of the hands, applied specifically to the atlas (C1) to correct upper cervical vertebral subluxation.
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SOT — Sacro-Occipital Technique
Chiropractic approach developed by DeJarnette based on the relationship between the sacrum and occiput, using positioning blocks and dysfunction categories to treat the whole body.
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