Chiropractic Techniques

Our Chiropractic Techniques

Dr. Goldman believes in a whole-body adjusting approach to improve joint biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference.  This whole-body approach was used by the founder of chiropractic (D.D. Palmer) and continues to be used by many chiropractic doctors today.

Dr. Goldman uses a blending of the following adjusting techniques to address the whole person.  Our technique is based on extensive training,  judgment and years of experience.

Our Spinal Adjusting Technique

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a precise force is administered to free up joints that are “out of place” and “stuck”. Joints can become “stuck” for many reasons including abnormal conditions such as:

• Abnormally tight muscles
• Joint injury and inflammation
• Postural distortions
• Fibrosis (internal scar tissue)
• Muscular weakness
• Repetitive injury

Dr. Goldman is highly skilled in using various techniques to uncover any imbalances in the spinal joints. When analyzing a patient’s body, Dr. Goldman looks for specific “indicators” that reveal problem areas. Pain can be an indicator, but Dr. Goldman is more interested in finding the “pain generator”, which will lead to the correction of the cause of the problem.

After the “stuck” spinal bones are located, Dr. Goldman will use his hands or a special adjusting instrument to deliver a very specific force.  The precision of the spinal “adjustments” that Dr. Goldman administers is based on his knowledge of spinal biomechanics, his extensive training, and his years of clinical experience.  Dr. Goldman has studied under some of the “masters” in his field.

In some cases, the adjustment may produce a “popping” sound.  This is a normal sound and is neither bad nor good in itself.  The noise originates from the gas and liquid contained in the joint itself.  Our goal is NOT to make a lot of noise, but  to improve your body biomechanics and to reduce any nervous system interference.

Impulse: Instrument Adjusting Technique

The IMPULSE ADJUSTING INSTRUMENT® is the most technically advanced chiropractic adjusting instrument in the profession today.

Is It Effective? Compared with other adjusting instruments, the Impulse Adjusting Instrument is twice as fast and its waveform is specifically tuned to the natural frequency of the body allowing the creation of more bone movement with less force and simultaneously stimulate greater populations of nerve receptors for more effective adjustments and better results. A new 2004 study* has clearly demonstrated the superiority of Impulse on all of the biomechanical variables examined; a faster thrust, better frequency, and a larger range of forces for the chiropractor to choose from.

Designed By The Most Published Authors in the Field of Instrument Adjusting: Together, Dr. Tony Keller, a prominent bioengineer and spine researcher and Dr. Chris Colloca, a chiropractic practitioner and researcher, developed the Impulse Adjusting Instrument®. Combined, they have published over 20 research papers related to instrument adjusting in the scientific literature, and have brought over 15 years of research and engineering into the design of Impulse.

Our Extremity Adjusting Technique

Dr. Goldman’s highly effective whole-body adjusting means that he will examine many other joints of your skeletal system.  The latest research shows that “stuck” joints in the feet, knees, hips, wrists, elbows, and shoulders will effect the core of your body.  This means that your feet may not hurt at all, but they could be hurting your back for example.

In most cases, “stuck” joints won’t even be painful.  Dr. Goldman will carefully examine you on each visit and determine where the problem areas are.  This is why Dr. Goldman dedicates a good deal of time with each patient.

As the problem areas are identified, Dr. Goldman will use his hands or an adjusting instrument to restore the proper motion and position to any of the “stuck” bones.

Our whole-body approach enables us to balance your whole body and reducing nervous system interference.  We do this naturally, without dangerous drugs or surgery!  Many patients report excellent results and fast improvement with our whole-body technique.  We have had great success taking care of patients with the following problem areas:

• Shoulder – Shoulder problems come in many forms.  Sometimes the pain may originate in the spinal region itself.   We have seen patients with radiating pain, weakness, stiffness, loss of motion, numbness and tingling sensations.

• Arm and Elbow – Problems in the elbow commonly involve the muscles of the forearm.  “Tennis Elbow” (lateral epicondylitis) and “Little Leager’s Elbow” (medial epicondylitis) are repetitive strain injuries. Both are frequently seen among those who perform repetitive hand, wrist or arm movements.  Excessive movements involving rotation, bending of the arm, or grasping can result in elbow problems.

• Wrist and Hand – Problems such as Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) involve the bones, ligaments, and nerves of the wrist.  Hand pain, burning or weakness can be the result. We have had good success in caring for patients with wrist problems.  By taking care of the problem naturally, you may be able to avoid dangerous wrist surgery, which has only mediocre results.

• Hip Area - The foundation of your spine includes your pelvis, your two hip bones and your sacrum (the triangular bone at the bottom of your spinal column). The connection between your pelvis and your sacrum forms your sacroiliac joints.  Problems with any of these joint areas affects your body balance, muscle tone, and nerve function.  Dr. Goldman routinely examines these areas on each patient visit.

• Foot and Ankle – The feet and ankles are foundational joints in the body, and are frequent problem areas.  Dr. Goldman will use a digital foot scanner to evaluate the condition of your feet on your first visit.  The alignment of your feet and ankles will directly affect your whole body balance.  A body that is out of balance can be causing you pain anywhere from your feet all the way up to your neck.  We work with a lab that makes Spinal Pelvic Stabilizers (orthotic inserts for shoes).  These can be specially made for your feet and your unique postural condition.

• Jaw – TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems can be caused by excessive jaw stress, teeth grinding and joint problems can cause a variety of disorders affecting the joint, muscles and ligaments where your jaw connects to your skull. Using a whole-body adjusting technique, Dr. Goldman’s will not only focuses on the structure of your jaw, but will also be careful to examine your spinal joints.  Our patients have reported a relaxation of their jaw muscles, less pain, improved motion, reduced stiffness, and reduced popping sounds.

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