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.

The primary adjusting techniques we 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...
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SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction... 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»

Gonstead

Named for its developer, we conduct a thorough evaluation... read more»

Cox Flexion-Distraction

We use a special table so we can traction your spine, opening up the spacing between spinal vertebrae and relieving pressure to spinal... read more»

Cold Laser

This high-tech tool produces light in the red portion of the spectrum, which has been shown to assist in the healing of soft tissues... read more»
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Massage Therapy

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Mink know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care...read more»

Intersegmental Traction "Roller Table"

We gently add motion to each vertebral joint to increase circulation, reduce scar tissue and enhance the effectiveness of your adjustments... read more»

Ultrasound

This high-tech deep tissue "micro-massage" helps reduce swelling, increase blood flow, decrease pain, reduce joint stiffness and stimulate cell-repair... read more»

Electric Stimulation / TENS units

A device that sends electrical impulses to certain parts of the body to block pain signals. Comfortable impulses through the skin stimulate the nerve (or nerves) in the treatment area. In many cases, this stimulation will greatly reduce or eliminate the pain sensation. A TENS unit provides pain relief that lasts for hours. It may help reduce or eliminate the amount of pain medications needed... read more»

Therapeutic Exercise

Strengthening and stretching is critical to achieve and maintain structural balance. We will discuss, demonstrate and review movements that you can do at home to improve your condition.

Lumbar Decompression therapy

In the course of lumbar decompression therapy the joints are gently tractioned apart, taking pressure off the nerves, and creating negative pressure within the disc. Using this proven spinal decompression method, the bulging or herniated material is suctioned back into the disc and re-hydrated.

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