What Does Logan Basic Chiropractic technique involve?

Answer 1

Logan basic technique relies on the theory that soft-tissue therapies applied with very light pressure are more effective for relaxing tissues than heavier pressures typically used in other soft tissue therapies like massage or myofascial release. Logan technique usually involves treating muscles of the pelvis and back with very light pressures to relieve tension and promote spinal balance.

Before treatment begins, a Logan basic doctor would analyze their patient's spine while he or she stands in front of a plumb line or lies on a treatment table. Then, with the patient lying face down, the doctor would place a very light pressure on a pre-determined spot on the sacral bone in the low back. This spot is held for 10 to 15 minutes while the doctor lightly rubs the back muscles with his other hand, coaxing them to release tension.

There has been no high quality research, in the form of controlled clinical trials, that have investigated the effectiveness of logan basic for the treatment of any condition. Case reports and case series (very weak research) suggest that it might help relieve some of the discomfort of Back pain, menstrual pain and phantom limb pain.