The Thompson Drop-Table Technique offers a perfect balance between effectiveness and gentleness in chiropractic care. This innovative method uses a specially designed segmented table that works with gravity to enhance adjustments while requiring less force than traditional manual techniques.

The Unique Thompson Table

At the heart of this technique is the specialized Thompson table with its distinctive "drop" segments. Each section of the table—corresponding to different areas of your spine and pelvis—can be slightly elevated and then released to "drop" a small distance (just a fraction of an inch) during the adjustment.

This controlled drop serves a crucial purpose: it uses physics and gravity to assist in the adjustment, allowing me to use significantly less manual force while still achieving effective correction of spinal misalignments.

How the Thompson Technique Works

The Thompson Drop-Table Technique is based on a thorough analysis system that helps me precisely identify which areas of your spine need correction. Here's how the process works:

1. Detailed Analysis

   I begin with a comprehensive leg length analysis while you're lying face down on the table. This helps me identify imbalances in your pelvis and spine that may be affecting your overall structural alignment.

2. Table Preparation

   Once I've identified the areas needing adjustment, I'll elevate specific segments of the table where I'll be working. These segments are held up by a tension mechanism until the adjustment.

3. Gentle Thrust and Drop

   I'll apply a quick, precise thrust to the specific area of misalignment. This thrust releases the table's tension mechanism, allowing the elevated section to drop slightly. As the table section drops, it assists the adjustment through gravity, reducing the amount of force I need to apply.

4. The Adjustment Experience

   When the table drops, you'll hear a distinctive sound from the table mechanism—not from your joints. The sensation is often described as a gentle falling feeling in just one area of your body. Most patients find it comfortable and less intimidating than traditional adjustments.

Conditions Commonly Treated

The Thompson Technique is effective for numerous conditions, including:

• Lower back pain
• Pelvic imbalances and leg length discrepancies
• Sciatica
• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Joint dysfunction throughout the spine
• Extremity joint issues

During your consultation, we'll discuss whether the Thompson Drop-Table Technique is appropriate for your specific condition and preferences, or if another approach might better serve your needs for optimal results.