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»

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»

Activator Methods®

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

Arthrostim

Instead of the traditional thrust by hand, this handheld instrument introduces the precise energy needed for optimum correction… read more»

Spinal Decompression

DTS Therapy gently stretches the spine, relieving pressure from the discs, joints and muscular tissues, while enhancing the body’s natural healing process… read more»

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

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Dr. Roche Asks some important questions of interest to Fairview Heights residents - Chiropractor Fairview Heights Dr. Roche Asks...

What is the purpose of pain?
Pain prompts many Fairview Heights folks to begin chiropractic care. But pain isn't the problem! Pain is just how your body alerts you that a limit has been reached (or exceeded), that something isn't working right and that some type of change is needed. As a chiropractor, my job is finding the underlying cause and recommending the changes needed to bring your body back into balance.
Can a chiropractor heal?
There's never been a case in which a doctor (chiropractor or otherwise) has formed scar tissue, mended a broken bone or cured a headache. Only you can do that. Turns out you're the doctor! All I do is help remove interferences to your body's healing ability. Ready to get started? Call our office today.