What is Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic care is a hands-on, non-surgical treatment that corrects joint restrictions in the spine to relieve pain and restore movement. A chiropractor uses controlled pressure or a quick, precise thrust AKA a chiropractic adjustment, to reduce nerve interference, improve joint and soft tissue mobility, and help the body heal without medication or surgery.
Chiropractic is used to treat a wide range of conditions including but not limited to low back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, sciatica, pain from auto accidents or other injuries, joint stiffness and reduced range of motion
At Modern Care Chiropractic, every treatment plan starts with an exam to identify the cause of your pain, then combines one or more of the three adjustment techniques below based on your condition, comfort, and goals.
Diversified Chiropractic
Best for: patients who want a standard, hands-on, traditional adjustment.
Diversified adjusting is the most widely used chiropractic technique. The chiropractor applies a controlled, precise thrust by hand to a specific joint or spinal segment. This restores proper motion, corrects joint restrictions, and reduces the nerve irritation that causes pain. This style of adjusting often produces the audible "pop" people associate with chiropractic care (a release of gas from the joint, not bones "cracking").
Drop Table Chiropractic
Best for: patients who prefer a gentler adjustment with less rotation, or those recovering from an auto accident, surgery, or a more sensitive injury.
The drop table technique uses a treatment table with segmented sections that drop slightly at the moment of adjustment. This drop assists the thrust, so the chiropractor can use significantly less force while still achieving an effective correction. It's especially useful for the lower back, pelvis, and extremities, and is frequently recommended for patients easing into care after a car accident.
Tool Based Chiropractic
Best for: patients who want targeted, low-force adjustments, or who have conditions where diversified or drop table adjusting isn't an option.
Instrument-assisted adjusting uses a handheld device to deliver a controlled, low-force impulse to a specific spinal segment or joint. This type of adjustment is often more precise than a manual (diversified) adjustment. We also use complementary tools for soft tissue work (to release muscle tension) and traction/decompression (to gently stretch and relieve pressure on the spine). This approach is well suited to patients who are new to chiropractic, more sensitive to manual adjusting, or being treated for specific extremity issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the condition, how long you've had it, and your response to care. Many patients notice improvement within 2–4 visits, while more chronic or complex issues may need a longer care plan we'll outline after your initial exam.
Diversified is a hands-on manual thrust; drop table uses a table mechanism to reduce the force needed; instrument-based adjusting uses a handheld tool for a precise, low-force correction. Many patients receive a combination based on the area being treated and their comfort level.
Yes. Auto accidents commonly cause whiplash, spinal misalignment, and soft tissue injury that may not be immediately obvious. Drop table and instrument-based techniques are often used early in auto injury recovery because they're gentler on an already-inflamed area. See our Auto Injury Chiropractic Care page for details.
No referral is required to schedule an appointment at Modern Care Chiropractic. If your treatment is related to an auto accident or workers' comp claim, we can help you understand documentation requirements during your first visit.
Many health insurance plans cover chiropractic treatment, and coverage details vary by provider and plan. Visit our Insurance page to see the insurance providers we accept, or call us at (702) 900-2709 and we'll help verify your benefits before your first visit.
