Diversified Technique
Diversified technique is the primary treatment used by chiropractors to correct subluxations (partial dislocations) of the spine. Chiropractic medicine focuses on restoring biomechanical function to each section of the spine: lumbar, thoracic and cervical. Since the original development of the diversified technique, this method has evolved as a means to adjust the joints of the extremities as well as those of the limbs. This adaptation has broadened the use of diversified technique to assist in treating sports injuries and injuries due to other causes.
After taking a medical history and, in some cases, using X-rays to assist in diagnosis, the chiropractor adjusts the spine. Chiropractic adjustments are hands-on and do not involve any instruments, medications, or devices. In addition to palpation, the doctor is able to deliver deep thrusts which are effective in relocating the vertebrae that are out of position. These thrusts frequently produce a popping sound, known as osseous, which, while it may be disconcerting to the patient when heard for the first time, is only the result of gas being released from the bodily fluids surrounding the affected joint.
Diversified technique adjustments are known as high velocity, low amplitude thrusts. They are intended to eliminate pain and restore mobility. Diversified technique is taught at all chiropractic colleges and is a mainstay of most chiropractic treatment. It does not focus on one particular segment of the body, but rather involves correct alignment of the entire spine. Like all chiropractic treatment, this technique is designed to alleviate pain, increase mobility, strengthen the immune system and provide a general sense of well-being.