Our Techniques

We use a number of highly-effective adjusting approaches to help improve spinal biomechanics and reduce nervous system interference. The approach we use is based on our judgment and years of experience.

Think of an adjustment as "tuning" a piano, adjusting each string so it produces the perfect tone.The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Diversified

After identifying which spinal bones have lost their normal motion or position, a specific manual thrust is administered to free up “stuck” joints... read more»

Thompson

Thompson Terminal Point technique is a system of analysis and a special table that reduces the amount of energy needed to adjust your spine. read more»

Activator Methods®

This is a system of spinal evaluation combined with a handheld adjusting instrument that delivers a consistent, low-force thrust... read more»

Active Release

Athletic injuries and many muscle-related conditions respond quickly and permanently with this state-of-the-art soft tissue technique. read more»

Extremities

While many health problems can be traced to the spine, wrists, elbows, shoulders, knees other joints of the body can be helped. read more»

Intersegmental Traction

We gently add motion to each vertebral joint to increase circulation, reduce scar tissue and enhance the effectiveness of your adjustments. read more»

Motion Palpation

As you turn and bend we'll apply a light pressure to the joint being tested with our fingertips to feel how well things are moving. read more»

Myofascial Release

We'll find tender areas where muscles and connective tissue are producing pain and restricted movement and gently release it. read more»

Toggle Recoil

While lying on your side, we'll use our hands to deliver a quick contact to the upper bones of your spine. Your body does the rest. read more»

Trigger Point

By applying direct pressure or stretching of the affected muscle, we can reduce muscle spasms and flush out pooled blood and accumulated toxins. read more»

Webster

By releasing the stress on a pregnant woman's pelvis, the uterus and surrounding ligaments relax, permitting the baby to turn naturally. read more»

If you’ve been to a chiropractor before and prefer to be adjusted in a particular way, let Dr. Bradley Schiller know. We want you to relax, enjoy and fully benefit from your chiropractic care.




Dr. Bradley Schiller | Phone: (231) 922-0421
3335 S. Airport Rd. West, Suite 6A, Traverse City, Michigan

Subscribe to our Traverse City chiropractic newsletter Free Newsletter

Receive free professional health tips on topics that interest you.
 
 
Select Topics:
Backaches & Sciatica
Headaches & Neck Pain
Wellness Topics
Diet & Nutrition
Exercise & Fitness
Women's Health Issues
Children's Health Issues
Stress Management

Dr. Schiller Asks some important questions of interest to Traverse City residents - Chiropractor Traverse City Dr. Schiller Asks...

Why does chiropractic work?
Chiropractic works because your nervous system, consisting of your brain, spinal cord and all the nerves of your body, controls and regulates every cell, tissue, organ and system of your body. A chiropractor locates and reduces areas of nervous system compromise (usually along the spine) so your capacity to heal is restored. Chiropractic works by helping your body work as it was designed.
Where do most Traverse City residents get their first subluxation?
Being born in a hospital is a common source of subluxation. Trauma from forceps delivery has been replaced with drugs, vacuum extraction, Cesarean section and births that are "scheduled" to fit the workweek routines of Ob-Gyns. That's why we recommend a chiropractic checkup for every Traverse City newborn.