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.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Diversified
Chiropractic adjusting technique.

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»

Activator Methods®

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

SOT

Sacro Occipital Technique helps normalize the relationship between the pelvis and the head, using gravity to make the necessary correction... read more»

Gonstead

Named for its developer, we conduct a thorough evaluation using full spine X-rays and a heat-sensing instrument for accurate adjustments... 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»

CBP

Clinical Biomechanics of Posture® is effective in producing improved posture, spinal alignment and restoration of essential spinal curves… read more»

Cox Flexion-Distraction

This non-force approach uses a special table so we can traction your spine, relieving pressure to compressed spinal discs and facet joints… read more»

Palmer Package

We’re experts on a wide range of effective adjusting approaches taught at the Palmer College of Chiropractic, the birthplace of chiropractic… read more»

Torque Release

With a gentle touch and a light thrusting by hand or an instrument called an Integrator, the connection between brain and body is enhanced… read more»

Applied Kinesiology

Testing the strength of various muscles of your body help us find structural, chemical and mental problems revealed by a weak muscle… read more»

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

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Dr. Joe Asks some important questions of interest to Kansas City residents - Chiropractor Kansas City Dr. Joe Asks...

How do you know when you're healthy?
Ask most Kansas City residents this simple question and you're likely to hear, "When you feel good" or "When you're at your proper weight for your height" or "When you have lots of energy and vitality." Great answers. But our chiropractic patients know that true health is when your body is working as it was designed. True health is how you function, not how you feel.
Why are frequent visits advised when starting chiropractic care?
Consistent visits at the beginning of your chiropractic care help create the momentum necessary to correct and retrain unhealthy spinal patterns. Later, Kansas City patients find that continued care on a less frequent visit schedule can help preserve their progress and avoid a relapse.