HAND AUGMENTING SPINAL MANIPULATOR ENCIRCLING THE HAND

摘要

A device for treatment of anterior displacement of the vertebrae fits over the hand of the chiropractor. A groovein a first surface fits over the spinous processes and ridges parallel to the groove engage the transverse processes of the patient's vertebrae. The device is positioned immediately below the displaced vertebra and the patient is thrust backward. A second surface of the device engages the treatment table and arrests the backward motion of the normal vertebrae. The anteriorly displaced vertebra continues its backward motion, moving back into alignment with its neighbors. This manipulation is ordinarily performed against the chiropractor's bare hand. This device protects the hand from injury and enhances the performance of the treatment.