Our Techniques
We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.
Beginning in OCTOBER of 2010, Dr. Merkel will be attending seminars on Applied Kinesiology. Applied Kinesiology is a system that evaluates structural, chemical and mental aspects of health using manual muscle testing to provide feedback on the functional status of the body. Dr. Merkel is extremely excited to be taking this course. In the summer of 1993 while Dr. Merkel was attending Palmer College of Chiropractic, he went abroad to Ireland to research Chiropractic in that country. It was there that he first experienced Applied Kinesiology. He was able to observe an office near Dublin where the Chiropractor was effectively treating patients via this technique. Dr. Merkel hopes to be able to incorporate this technique into his office to enhance his skills as a Chiropractor as well as provide all of our patients an added benefit to their health care needs in the very near future.
The primary adjusting techniques we currently use include:
Diversified
After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»
Activator Methods®
This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more»
Thompson
Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine... read more»
Cox Flexion-Distraction
This non-force approach uses a special table so we can traction your spine, relieving pressure to compressed spinal discs and facet joints… read more»
Trigger Point
By applying direct pressure or stretching of the affected muscle, we can reduce muscle spasms and flush out pooled blood and accumulated toxins. read more»
If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Glenn Merkel know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.
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