Koren Specific Technique

Dr. Michael Turkos specializes in the newly developed and highly effective Koren Specific Technique (KST).

KST is an improved form of chiropractic spinal care developed in 2003. Using this technique Dr. Turkos can achieve a more thorough analysis and longer lasting adjustments. With great precision he is able to locate and correct the exact source of nerve interference not only in the spine, but also in the extremities, ribs, cranial bones, and more.

A three step process is used to analyze and correct nerve interferences with the FDA approved adjusting instrument, ArthroStim.

Steps 1 & 2: Challenge and Check

A series of challenges and checks are used to analyze your body’s structural system and determine what body parts or segments need to be corrected (adjusted). During this process Dr. Turkos will “challenge” various segments of your body with movement or applying a gentle pressure. To “check” for any subluxations the base of the skull and/or shoulders are used to provide yes/no feedback to the Chiropractor. Misaligned segments are revealed when a challenge moves it (ever so slightly) further out of position and a slight drop to the left is felt by the chiropractor. You will feel a gentle tapping sensation.

Step 3: Correct

Steps 1 & 2: Challenge and Check

Unique to KST patients can often be adjusted in standing or seated positions as well as the specific position causing a patient discomfort. This is especially important for analyzing and correcting problems that are only present when an individual is performing a specific task or motion.

The ArthroStim is used to provide a precise and gentle adjustment without twisting or turning of the joints. Low force “taps” are delivered to the misaligned segment at a speed of 12 per second . Many describe these “taps” as vibrating or tickling. Children are especially drawn to being adjusted with the ArthroStim.