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 a variety of factors, largely guided by the results of our Insight Discovery Subluxation Station scan.

Insight Discovery Subluxation Station

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Insight Discovery Subluxation Station

The Insight Discovery objectively evaluates patterns of spinal and nerve function. It's painless, non-invasive, scientifically sound – and easy to understand. read more»

Spinography

A detailed, thorough radiographic analysis of each vertebral segments position.  Utilized to deliver the most accurate adjustment.

Gonstead

A style of chiropractic adjusting that focuses on the affected segments only.  Detailed x-ray analysis required.

Diversified

The most commonly known method of adjusting.  Most people feel or hear a “popping” when adjusted via this method”

Activator Methods

“The clicky thing” is how most described this technique.  An adjusting instrument is utilized and applied to the affected segments.  Leg length analysis is crucial to this technique.  It is very gentle, best for osteoporotic and pediatric patients”

Thompson

This technique utilizes table assisted drop segments.  The table is set to a tension point and when the doctor performs the adjustment, the table segment drops.  The drop helps facilitate the adjustment.  This is a very gentle technique.”

Massage Therapy

Massage Therapy is an essential component to health and wellness.  Without addressing chronic muscle knots, muscle tension, results can be limited.  This is why massage therapy is one of the many services we offer.  Heather Hart CMT provides deep tissue, Swedish style, pregnancy, and other methods available Mondays through Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. 

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and have a preference about how you are adjusted, let us know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your adjustments.

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Dr. Steve Asks some important questions of interest to Erie residents - Chiropractor Erie Dr. Steve Asks...

Can subluxations clear up on their own?
Sometimes. Today's hectic lifestyles can be a constant source of subluxations. Fortunately, our bodies have the ability to self-correct many of these minor problems as we bend and stretch, or when we sleep at night. When subluxations don't resolve, you need to see our Erie office for chiropractic care!
Would you rather feel good or be healthy?
Ask most people in Erie and they want to feel good. Careful! Would you take medicine that makes you feel good, rather than vomit to expel improperly prepared food? Every chiropractic patient knows that you can't measure your health by how you feel. True health is when your body works as it should.