Dr. Andrew Mackie D.C.
Dr. Mackie is a chiropractor and a massage practitioner. He treats patients with a combination massage and chiropractic adjustments. His technique is designed to relax the muscles surrounding a joint with soft tissue work then adjust the joint when the body is relaxed so as to get the maximum effect. The chiropractic techniques he uses are manual manipulation and the activator in a diversified manor. Dr. Mackie specializes in deep tissue and trigger point therapy.
Manual AdjustmentsUsing hands to contact the area to be adjusted, the doctor will apply a quick thrust to return normal motion to a joint that is restricted or not working correctly. This is often, but not always, accompanied by a "pop" noise and a relief sensation.
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Activator AdjustmentsUsing a device called an "activator" the doctor will adjust joints in a specific direction. The patient may feel a very slight, rapid push in the direction the joint range of motion is being adjusted into.
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