Dr. Soard uses a variety of hands-on techniques in Coos Bay.

EACH PATIENT IS DIFFERENT

Dr. Soard's utilizes a variety of chiropractic adjustive techniques depending on a patient's problem. Manipulative spinal adjustments are among the oldest and most frequently used chiropractic techniques. In general the applied force by hand is considered to be high-velocity, low-amplitude forces or HVLA for short. Otherwise it can be described to occur in a short distance and very quick.

VARIOUS METHODS

Chiropractors learn to control these movements as they place a patient in various positions for gaining leverage. The adjustment is designed to restore movement in a joint and improve range of motion. Special tables are designed and used to accommodate the performance of the adjustment.

Dr. Soard's adjusting styles:
Firm but gentle
1) Palmer
2) Gonstead
3) Diversified

Firm with a lot less movement which uses 3 segment drop piece table
4) Thompson

Light force uses a small hand held percussive instrument.
5) Activator

CHIROPRACTIC TREATMENT IN COOS BAY NORTH BEND

Dr. Soard aims to choose specific problematic spinal joints to manipulate. Occasionally services include an applied heat pack, or utilization of ultrasound and vibration when to trying to gain the release of a joint fixation. Muscle tension at times can make a joint segment difficult to release. When needed, Dr. Soard may also apply pressure point massage (called shiatsu or acupressure) in conjunction with the manual manipulative treatment. The pressure used varies with each individual's condition and tolerance.

RELEASING STIFF VERTEBRAL JOINTS CAN HELP

Dr. Soard considers solving a mechanical back issue that involves restricted movement and the associated nerve pain more often than not arises from the deeper spinal joint jamming. The answer is to try and restore segmental motion in the direction to allow disc realignment. Additional problems may well involve the age and condition of the spine itself and its associated discs.