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main difference between this technique and others is the type of table that is
used. This table has different “drop away” sections. There is one for
the head/neck area, upper back, mid back, low back and pelvis. Each section has
tension controls that are adjusted according to the patient’s weight and
size. The section is then “cocked” so that when the thrust of the adjustment
is delivered, the corresponding section of the table drops along with it. Usually
the patient hears the noise from the table, and may or may not hear “popping”
sound from the adjustment. There are usually 3 quick low force adjustments with
the drops. According to Dr. Zemelka, author of the Segmental Drop Adjusting Manual
used at Palmer College of Chiropractic, “The reasoning is based on Newton’s
Law of Motion, in that when two objects fall through space the energy generated
in object number one is transferred to the second object during the drop. Therefore,
the force induced by the chiropractor’s thrust into the joint space is enhanced
with the drop mechanism.” Patients seem to find this type of adjustment quite
comfortable. Back
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