Chiropractor Supplies

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Chiropractor Supplies Chiropractic clinics use a mix of hands-on treatment tools and supportive devices focused on spine and musculoskeletal care. The centerpiece is the adjustment table and alignment tools . Patients lie on a specially designed padded table during spinal manipulations. These tables often have adjustable sections or “drop” segments that can flex or tilt to assist the chiropractor’s movements. Chiropractors use their hands and body weight on the patient’s bones and joints to restore motion and relieve nerve compression. For gentler techniques, they may use an Activator or similar handheld adjustment instrument – a spring-loaded device that delivers a quick, low-force thrust to a targeted vertebra. Treatment Table: Ergonomic chiropractic tables allow the patient to lie prone (face down), supine or sideways, with movable sections. Mayo Clinic notes that “during the adjustment, you may be asked to lie on a specially designed table,” helping the chiropractor work on one spinal joint at a time to improve movement and ease pain. Activator Adjusting Tool: A small handheld impulse hammer that chiropractors use to deliver precise, gentle adjustments without manual force. It’s ideal for patients sensitive to pressure. Cervical/Traction Attachments: Many tables include cervical or pelvic traction accessories to gently stretch the spine. These attachments allow controlled traction on the neck or lower back, reducing disc compression. Therapeutic Modalities & Electrotherapy In addition to adjustments, chiropractors often employ therapeutic devices to relieve pain and promote healing. These include various electrotherapy and physical modalities commonly used in rehabilitation. Ultrasound Therapy: Portable ultrasound machines send high-frequency sound waves into the tissues. The deep heat generated “massages” muscles and tendons, increases blood flow, and accelerates healing of soft-tissue injuries. Ultrasound therapy is often used for chronic back or neck pain