The goal of the adjustment is to reduce restrictions in the joints (both within and outside of the spine) to ensure our spinal cord and ultimately our nervous system is functioning at its highest capacity. Dr. Zeynep does this by first assessing joint motion throughout the body, particularly within the area of complaint/pain. She will then do some gentle soft tissue work to assess certain areas of tension, followed by performing the adjustments to address restrictions within your spine and extremities. The most commonly used adjusting technique at Evren Chiropractic is called Diversified Technique, which includes a high velocity, low amplitude adjustment comprised of light to moderate pressure with the hands over the restricted joint until the end range of motion is reached, followed by a quick thrust to the area to restore as much range of motion as possible.

Chiropractic is not a one-size-fits-all form of care. Every body is different and responds to different stimuli differently! So if Diversified Technique doesn’t feel like the right fit for you, Dr. Zeynep has a few other techniques that might. These include: Activator Technique, which involves a small, spring-loaded tool and allows the practitioner to contact a very specific joint and deliver a more gentle impulse to the affected area; Drop Technique, which utilizes gravity as an extra tool by lifting various parts of the chiropractic table and changing their resistance to drop down as the thrust is delivered; and Sacro-Occipital Technique, or SOT, which involves using small foam-covered wooden wedges to gently adjust the pelvis by placing them at certain angles in the area and allowing your body weight to encourage the adjustment rather than manually applying pressure.