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Adjusting Procedures

The Blair Toggle-Torque adjustive thrust, developed from the adjustive methods of B.J. Palmer, is a distinctive toggle mechanism without recoil on the part of the adjuster and incorporating a 180 degree torque. It is applied with the patient placed in the side posture on an adjusting table with a drop headpiece. Crucial to proper application of the Blair Toggle-Torque is the mastery of the "pisiform lead," in which the contacting surface of the adjuster's pisiform remains in firm contact with the segmental contact point throughout the adjustive thrust, rather than describing a helical pathway as in some other upper cervical techniques.

One unique feature of Blair Technique is that, for any given articular misalignment to be adjusted, the clinician has a choice of adjustments permitting either an ipsilateral or a contralateral segmental contact. Superior or inferior torque is used, depending upon the misalignment and choice of contact. (In adjusting posterior-inferior atlas listings no torque is used, and the adjustor does recoil his hands from the thrust.) 

Listings of any cervical vertebra may be adjusted using the Blair method, although Dr. Blair did not adjust below C4, and some current practitioners do not adjust below C2 or even Cl. Atlas is analyzed and
listed as misaligning either obliquely anterior-superior or obliquely posterior-inferior along either or both of the long axes of the atlantooccipital articulations. Adjustments of atlas require the doctor
to orient along up to three angular measurements of C I or the condyles from the spinographic series, depending upon the misalignment. Ipsilateral or contralateral condylar slope, atlas plane line in the
lateral view, convergence of the ipsilateral or contralateral atlanto-occipital articulation, and posterior condylar convexity measurements may be incorporated in the adjustment, depending upon the
listing and choice of segmental contact. Atlas contacts are made on transverse process or posterior arch.

Axis and subjacent cervical segments are analyzed and listed as misaligning either anterior-superior or posterior-inferior at one or both apophyseal articulations. The slope of the relevant articulation is
used in the adjustment, and segmental contact points may include the ipsilateral or contralateral lamina or spinous process. In cases where two segments (usually C2 and C3) have misaligned together to the same extent in relation to the subjacent segment, both segments may be contacted simultaneously in the adjustment. Where tow adjacent segments have misaligned in opposite directions, opposing contacts (using both hands) may be made on the two segments simultaneously.

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  • "My pain is gone! I had resolved myself that this nagging, chronic pain in my neck and shoulders was simply "part of life". Thanks to Dr. Smith's precision Upper Cervical adjustments I am pain free! Many thanks to your mindful approach to the health and well being of your patients."
    Jo D. / Huntington Beach, CA
  • "For nearly 20 years I have suffered with severe pain and stiffness in my neck and shoulders. I went to a number of Chiro's and P.T.' s which only gave me temporary relief. Now 2 months after seeing Dr. Smith I am 90% pain free. I don't know how to thank you Dr. Smith. This has truly changed my life."
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  • "I'm so glad I found Dr. Smith. In a very short time he straightened out my crookedness. What a wonderful way to feel as strong & healthy as I possibly can. THANK YOU Dr. Smith!"
    Mary R. / Santa Ana
  • "I recommend Dr. Smith for anybody that has a symptom that just hangs around and they cannot figure out what to do to get rid of the pain."
    Nathaniel B. / Los Angeles
  • "Since my first adjustment, what was once one of the weakest parts of my body is now one of the healthiest and consistent parts."
    Jeff F. / Fullerton
  • "I've had my migraines go away, my hip pain from surgery minimize and my shoulder / neck pain of over 15 years completely disappear! Amazing!"
    Emily M. / Fullerton
  • "I've been under Chiropractic care since I was a child. It would help, but I always had pain. The 3D imaging Dr. Smith uses told the whole story. I'm on the mend and that feels fantastic. I actually feel taller. I wish I would have know about Dr. Smith and the Blair Technique years ago!"
    Shirley M. / Huntington Beach
  • "Constant chronic pain. I suffered a whiplash and western medicine was at a loss to help me and I have had to suffer and cope with nerve pain for 40 years, until I had my first adjustment with Dr. Smith. I experienced instant relief and getting better and healing more everyday."
    Pamela C. / Cypress
  • "I am now seeing the healing effects. My IBS symptoms have really improved, as have my migraines.! Thank you so much! My son's back pain from scoliosis has improved as well. After seeing positive results, I referred my husband for his hip pain and he has seen improvement as well!"
    Maureen S. / Huntington Beach

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