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For Professionals     FAQ     Chiro Complements       M.D.s     Why Refer to Farabaugh       Chiropractic     About Spinal       Manipulation     Our Treatment       Approach		Home > For M.D.s and Professionals > About Spinal Manipulation   "Manipulation" is a very broad term used to describe a variety of techniques used in the treatment of spine and extremity disorders. While most people think of spinal manipulation only in terms of a low amplitude-high velocity thrust that produces a "crack", a great variety of low and "no" force manipulations can be used to treat patients young and old, along with a great variety of common physio-therapeutic modalities and techniques.   Is there a difference between spinal "manipulation" and spinal "adjustments"? Yes. Essentially, manipulation refers to the general movement of multiple adjacent vertebrae to loosen tight spinal joints. Adjustments on the other hand are much more specific and directed towards the correction of specific spinal subluxations. While it depends on the skills of the practitioner, "adjustments" are generally much lighter and safer due to the specificity of the directed force. Contemporary doctors of Chiropractic utilize a wide variety of techniques to address the needs of diverse patient populations. The techniques used by the doctors of the Farabaugh Chiropractic office include: • Gonstead • Diversified • Pro-Adjuster • Activator • Thompson Drop table • Cox Flexion-Distraction • Lumbar decompression • Rehabilitation
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