The Many Benefits of the Chiropractic Drop Table Technique for Patients

An estimated 35 million people capitalize on the benefits of chiropractor care in the United States. Chiropractors use different methods to treat specific conditions.

The most common reason to visit a chiropractor is to treat neck or back pain. Injury, arthritis, or tightening of the muscles can all cause extreme discomfort.

In addition to back pain, chiropractors also treat headaches, sports-related injuries, and sleep disorders.

Techniques for treating these ailments include hands-on manipulation, electric stimulation, and stretching. At some point during your treatment, you might find yourself on a chiropractic drop table.

Here we’ll cover exactly what this chiropractic tool is and its many benefits.

 

What is a Chiropractic Drop Table?

A chiropractic drop table is used to perform what’s known as the Thomspon technique that combines manual manipulation and gravitational pull. The table has sections that can be lifted up and then “dropped” when the chiropractor pushes down or uses a thrusting motion.

Sections of the table are raised a few inches above the patient’s body and locked into place. When the chiropractor applies a gentle thrust, that section of the table (and the patient’s body) falls. This momentum can offer relief and physical benefits for the patient.

Here are a few specific ways that this method can relieve your discomfort.

Benefits of the Drop Table Method

Drop tables are most commonly used to treat hip and disc injuries. Here’s how.

1. Less Force

Chiropractic treatment is based on spinal manipulation. When the human spine is displaced, it causes unwanted pressure on the spine and surrounding nerves and tissues. Manual manipulation can help return the spine to its original state.

Disc injuries are incredibly painful. Manual manipulation might be too intense for some patients. A chiropractic drop table is a less forceful method and uses gravity and the patient’s body weight to achieve results more gently.

2. Useful for Larger and Pregnant Patients

It’s not always easy for a chiropractor to manipulate a larger individual or a pregnant woman. Their larger size makes it difficult for the chiropractor to get into the right position and achieve optimum results.

A drop table uses the patient’s weight to their advantage. Gravity helps achieve the same results with less effort and discomfort for both the chiropractor and the patient.

3. Specialized Care

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chiropractic care. Every patient and injury is unique and requires its own treatment plan.

Drop tables give the chiropractor more control over how to move and manipulate the patient’s body. This helps provide the right care based on a specific injury. The chiropractor can also target different areas of the body more easily.

An Alternative Way to Treat Common Conditions

Whether you’ve recently experienced an injury or suffer from chronic back pain, seeing a chiropractor can help. With so many methods and tools at their disposal, chiropractors are skilled in finding the best treatment option for your specific condition.

The chiropractic drop table method allows our professionals to create individualized treatment plans that get fast results.

Feel free to browse our FAQ page for answers to your questions or concerns. Contact us today for a consultation and reclaim a pain-free lifestyle.