TECHNIQUES

Dr. Rubosky believes an active and holistic approach leads to an active lifestyle, and that starts with chiropractic techniques. Not everyone is treatable by just one technique. Dr. Rubosky’s mastery of multiple techniques allows him to uniquely treat every patient based on their diagnosis by finding and combining the right techniques.  Aided by the most advanced digital imaging and chiropractic technology, Dr. Rubosky is able to provide a full-continuum of care.

 

Each technique is practiced to help your body begin and continue its own healing process, all within the comfort of our spa-like atmosphere.

 

Here you can see a description of all the techniques available, to help you better understand how Dr. Rubosky can start you on your journey to better health and wellness.

Diversified Technique:

This is the most common technique of spine manipulation in chiropractic care and has a very high success rate. It is characterized by a high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust. Diversified Technique is used by professionals for:

  • Restoring proper movement
  • Re-aligning the spine
  • Improving joint dysfunction

Gonstead Technique:

Much like the Diversified Technique of chiropractic care, this is a more in-depth look at hands-on adjustment, using x-rays and other developed technologies to pinpoint a problem area in the body. It treats the same issues as the Diversified Treatment as well, including:

  • Restoring proper movement
  • Re-aligning the spine
  • Improving joint dysfunction

Activator Method Chiropractic Technique (AMCT):

This softer chiropractic technique can be used instead of manual chiropractic care. The technique uses a handheld spring-loaded instrument to deliver a small impulse to the spine. This technique produces enough force to move the vertebrae without causing injury. AMCT is used for:

  • Manipulating the spine
  • Adjusting and manipulating extremity joints

Thompson Technique:

Also known as the “Thompson Drop” technique, it utilizes a table where portions of the patient’s body are adjusted as the table moves under specific parts of the spine. This helps:

  • Manipulating the spine
  • Adjusting larger parts and multiple vertebrae(s)

Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT):

This less invasive form of care uses science, art and philosophy to treat the patient. It also involves cranial sacral therapy, or gentle work that addresses the spine, neck and head.  In some cases, SOT has been shown to improve organ function. SOT focuses on different parts of the spine that correlate to where pain is experienced.  This technique:

  • Relieves Headaches
  • Lowers Stress
  • Decreases compression in the head and neck area of the body
  • Alleviates other bodily pains

Applied Kinesiology (AK):

This technique tests muscle strength in the belief that certain muscles are related to certain internal organs. By treating these muscles, chiropractors hope to treat:

  • Nerve damage
  • Blood flow reduction issues
  • Chemical imbalances
  • Other various internal organ problems

Myofascial release:

This technique is not the same as a massage, in that it relaxes the connective tissues of the body from over-used muscles that cause pain in the patient. It treats:

  • Myofascial syndrome
  • Over-used muscles
  • Tendon and Ligament pain
  • Nerve pain
  • Decreases compression in the head and neck area of the body
  • Alleviates other bodily pains

Graston technique:

This method is used for treating any disorders in the skeletal muscles and their connecting tissues using specialized instruments. This can even be used to diagnose a problem, and thus treats disorders by a massage-like treatment. It helps:

  • Sore muscles
  • Problem areas where toxins are stuck

Webster technique:

This technique has a very particular purpose, in that it was developed for pregnant woman. It is a manual way to adjust and aid the mother with:

  • Pelvic balance and ligaments
  • Reduce torsion on the uterus

Extra Spinal Technique:

Used for the whole spine, it is not a more common form of chiropractic treatment. It treats:

  • Bulging disks
  • Sciatica
  • Pain in the arms and legs from spinal issues