Chiropractic Adjustment is a health care system focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine. The treatment is without medication, using hands and an adjuster.


Introduction to Chiropractic

History of Chiropractic

The basic concept of chiropractic

Chiropractic vs Physiotherapy vs Osteopathy

Indications and contraindications

 

Spinal Anatomy Overview

Vertebral column structure

Cervical, thoracic, lumbar differences

Intervertebral disc anatomy

Facet joints

 

Spinal Biomechanics

Flexion, extension, rotation mechanics

Coupled motion of spine

Load distribution in spine

 

Neuroanatomy

Spinal cord segments

Nerve roots

Dermatomes and myotomes

Radiculopathy mechanism

 

Postural Assessment

Static posture analysis

Forward head posture

Kyphosis and lordosis

Pelvic alignment

 

Palpation Skills

Spinous process palpation

Facet joint palpation

Muscle tightness assessment

Trigger points

 

Cervical Spine Anatomy (Detailed)

C1-C7 vertebrae

Atlas-axis mechanics

Cervical ligaments

 

Cervical Spine Disorders

Cervical spondylosis

Cervical radiculopathy

Cervicogenic headache

 

Cervical Orthopedic Tests

Spurling test

Cervical distraction test

Shoulder abduction test

 

Cervical Mobilization Techniques

Cervical traction

Passive mobilization grades

 

Cervical Chiropractic Adjustment (HVLA Basics)

Setup and patient positioning

Hand placement

Thrust direction

Safety precautions

 

Atlas & Axis Adjustment

C1 correction

C2 rotation dysfunction

Clinical demonstration

 

Thoracic Spine Anatomy

Thoracic vertebrae

Rib articulations

Thoracic biomechanics

 

Thoracic Disorders

Thoracic stiffness

Costovertebral dysfunction

Thoracic outlet syndrome

 

Thoracic Orthopedic Tests

Rib spring test

Thoracic mobility tests

 

Thoracic Mobilization

Prone mobilization

Seated mobilization

 

Thoracic HVLA Adjustment

Cross arm technique

Prone thrust technique

Hand placement

 

Rib Adjustments

Costotransverse joint manipulation

Rib dysfunction correction

 

Lumbar Spine Anatomy

Lumbar vertebrae

Facet orientation

Lumbar biomechanics

 

Lumbar Disorders

Lumbar disc herniation

Facet syndrome

Lumbar instability

 

Lumbar Orthopedic Tests

Straight leg raise test

Slump test

Kemp test

 

Lumbar Mobilization

Central PA mobilization

Unilateral PA mobilization

 

Lumbar Chiropractic Adjustment

Lumbar roll technique

Thrust mechanics

Patient positioning

 

SI Joint Adjustment & Final Clinical Integration

SI joint assessment

SI joint manipulation