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.

Newport-area patient enjoy Dr. Timothy D. Ehn's adjusting approach.

The primary adjusting techniques we use include:

Diversified

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»

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»

SOT

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

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»

KinesioTape Technique

KinesioTape is a therapeutic procedure invented by a Japanese chiropractor to help patients hold their adjustments better.  It is used extensively by Japanese Olympic Athletes, and in 1999, caught the attention of several American Olympic athletes and doctors.  Lance Armstrong gave credibility to KinesioTape as a method of pain relief and performance enhancement in second book, "Every Second Counts."

KinesioTape:

  1. Reduces pain by causing the body to release endorphins and encephalons (the  body's natural pain relievers).
  2. Helps hold adjustments by gently supporting adjusted areas.
  3. Reduces swelling by improving lymphatic flow.
  4. Reduces muscle spasms by reducing muscle fatigue and over contraction.

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

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Dr. Ehn Asks some important questions of interest to Newport residents - Chiropractor Newport Dr. Ehn Asks...

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, Newport patients find that continued care on a less frequent visit schedule can help preserve their progress and avoid a relapse.
Are aches and pains good or bad?
While aches or pains may be unpleasant, they're merely warning signs. As a Newport chiropractor, I see this all the time. The pain is not the problem! It just means a limitation has been reached and something needs to change. That's when we get to work correcting the underlying cause.