Chiropractic Care for Pittsburgh’s Young Professionals and Families

Providing care in Carnegie, PA for those in the Surrounding Community

Common Treatment Techniques

Diversified Technique

Person receiving a chiropractic adjustment

Thomposon Drop Technique

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Activator Method Technique

Red chiropractic activator tool

The Activator Methods Technique uses a small, handheld instrument called the Activator to deliver gentle and precise adjustments to the spine or joints. This method allows your chiropractor to restore proper alignment and improve nervous system function without twisting or cracking.

It’s a comfortable, low-force technique that’s ideal for patients who prefer a lighter touch or have sensitive areas—while still providing effective, targeted results.

Other Therapies/Modalities Offered

Percussion Therapy/Massage Gun

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Before an adjustment, we may use a handheld massage gun to gently relax tight muscles and improve blood flow. This helps reduce tension around the spine, making your adjustment more comfortable and effective.

By loosening the muscles first, your body is better prepared to receive the adjustment and hold the correction longer, supporting better overall results.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization/Graston Technique

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Before an adjustment, we may use stainless steel instruments to gently break up tension and restrictions in the muscles and fascia. This technique—often called the Graston Technique—helps improve mobility, reduce tightness, and promote better healing in the soft tissues.

By addressing muscle and fascia tension first, your body can respond more effectively to the chiropractic adjustment and maintain proper alignment more easily.

Cupping Therapy

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Cupping is a gentle soft tissue technique that uses suction cups to lift and loosen tight muscles and fascia. This helps increase blood flow, reduce tension, and promote relaxation in the targeted area.

When used before an adjustment, cupping helps prepare the body by easing muscle tightness, allowing for a smoother, more effective chiropractic adjustment.

Providing Chiropractic Care in Carnegie, PA to Pittsburgh’s Young Professionals and Families