Chiropractor offers gentle spine adjustments

Dr. Bruce Kaplan, a Thousand Oaks chiropractor, is treating patients with the ProAdjuster, a new chiropractic

instrument that allows chiroprac tors to objectively measure spi

nal problems.

The ProAdjuster offers an alternative adjusting method that is a shift away from the twisting and popping many people associate with traditional hands-on treatment. The instrument uses computer analysis to look for poor movement in the spinal bones and documents the results on a computer screen.

Once problem areas are found, the ProAdjuster delivers a controlled series of "taps" to correct the problem. This process reduces irritation of the nerve system and alleviates stress in the spine, reducing pain and allowing proper healing to take place.

The process can be used safely on the elderly, those with advanced osteoporosis and on children.

Kaplan is the clinical director at Lifeforce Family Wellness Center, 1000 Newbury Road, Ste. 230, Newbury Park. For information, call (805)375-2801 or visit www.lifeforcewellness.com.