ADJUSTMENTS/ MANIPULATION

The term "adjustment" refers to the specific manipulation Dr. Lundgren applies to vertebrae of the spine that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. The objective of the chiropractic treatment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability and improved function. Dr. Lundgren is also very well trained in adjusting extremities.

Dr. Lundgren uses four main techniques to adjust.

He will choose the appropriate technique for you and your condition.

Activator Methods: This technique utilizes a system of body mechanics, neurological reflexes and orthpedic leg tests to check your overall spinal balance and help pinpoint the misalignments in your spinal column. The hand held instrament is a new concept in light force and painless adjusting. It has been designed to deliver a controlled, light, fast, thrust to the vertebrae without undue strain or force to the patient.very specific protocol that uses a spring loaded instrument to adjust the vertebrae. No Cracking!!

Diversified: This is a "hands on" method of chiropractic spinal adjusting. The joints within our body are move by a quick motion or thrust produced by dr. Lundgren's hands. There zre different set-ups that you, the patient are put in so the adjustment can be applied.In addition to the spine your joints of your extremities can also be adjusted.

Thompson technique: Adjusting of the spine is accomplished with a "drop table". The force applied to drop the table is applied through the joint being adjusted.

Cox :Dr. Lundgren uses COX flexion /distraction for conditions of the lowback: protruding discs, nerve root compression or non-moving joints. The benefits include: 1.increase in the intervertebral disc height, allowing the nutrients to get into the injured disc to promote healing while eliminating the waste products that are produced by the injured tissues. 2.allows the nucleus ( the more fluid part of the disc) to assume its centralposition within the disc. 3. Restore the joints to thie normal position, allowing full function to be achieved. 4. Improve posture and mobility.