What techniques are used at Dr. McGees Office?
We employ a variety of techniques. The specific techniques used for each patient will vary depending on the diagnosis and structures involved, as well as, patient preference and comfort. The techniques used include Diversified manipulation, muscle energy manipulation (contract-relax stretch techniques), flexion-distraction (a.k.a. Cox Technique), muscle stretching, myofascial release technique, rehabilitative exercise, trigger point therapy and other types of manual manipulation. Dr. McGee has over ten years of teaching experience at Palmer College of Chiropractic, the oldest and one of the largest chiropractic colleges in the U.S. What is an adjustment? An adjustment or manipulation is a gentle, specific “thrust” delivered with the hands to the spine. The purpose of the adjustment is to improve the spinal segmental dysfunction that can cause back and neck pain. Do I have to have my back “cracked”? No, not necessarily. Manipulation is a technique used to correct joint dysfunction, whic
