Our Chiropractor in Clarksville, TN Discusses 5 Common Chiropractic Techniques

Whether it is the result of an injury, age or poor habits, neck pain and back pain can have a significant impact on your life and your activities. Fortunately, by scheduling a chiropractic treatment in Clarksville & Erin, you can be pain-free.  There are several treatment options available; however, here are five commonly used chiropractic techniques for relieving your chronic pain.

Gonstead Technique

The Gonstead Technique is one of the most popular techniques used by chiropractors in Clarksville & Erin. It’s typically done while you lay on your side and it used to adjust your lower back/pelvis. Using this technique to realign your spine is beneficial for reducing both pain and inflammation in the area that is affected.

Soft Tissue Therapy

This technique consists of a soft tissue massage that focuses on the muscles and the ligaments that are on opposite sides of your spine. It is used on an inflamed and painful area helps to clear scar tissue and injury waste from a recent injury. The soft tissue therapy technique helps to improve your blood circulation and flow as well as release any toxic byproducts.

Graston Technique

One of the most common chiropractic treatment methods is the Graston technique, which is a manual treatment that uses a specialized type of massage therapy and instruments to gently scrape the skin in order to help the chiropractor identify your areas of restriction as well as break up scar tissue.

Flexion Distraction

The Flexion Distraction is a technique that involves aligning the spine and stretching the back. It is often used to treat a disc herniation, scoliosis, joint pain and other problems that may be causing you neck pain and/or back pain.

Thompson Technique

This technique uses a special table that is made with segments, known as drop pieces, which can be slightly elevated. When the chiropractor delivers a thrust to the affected area, the table drops slightly, which helps to minimize the amount of required force for the adjustment.

Contact French Family Chiropractic in Clarksville and Erin, TN for an Appointment Today

To learn more about beneficial adjustment techniques, contact French Family Chiropractic. Call us at our Clarksville location at (931) 919-2869 or our Erin location at (931)289-5800 to schedule an appointment.