There are a wide variety of adjustments utilized by chiropractors. The exact sequence of adjustment techniques used will be different for every individual as people have different goals and health circumstances. Variations of back and spine adjustments are by far the most common adjustments. Knowing this, one of the common adjustments is spinal manipulation and which involves applying a force to the joints in the back and often helps with the range of motion of the spine specifically. Mobilization is another form of adjustment where a gentle, short thrust is used to help stretch and mobilize a joint, and is often used prior to major adjustment techniques. A third common adjustment is known as flexion distraction. This consists of a special table that moves up and down by the leg area to stretch the lower back and with pressure applied to the lower back, an even better stretch is obtained. Another common form of adjustment is known as the diversified technique which is used to aid a variety of lower back pain conditions. The activator method involves the use of a small tool that sends quick, yet soft impulses to a region of the body, mainly the spine, to help move vertebrae into place. Keep in mind that these are just some of the common techniques that may potentially be utilized at your own chiropractic visit.