Palmer Diversified Adjustment in Allentown, PA

Stop Living With Pain. The Palmer Diversified Adjustment Changes Everything.

The Palmer Diversified Adjustment is the most practiced and most trusted chiropractic technique in the world, and it is available right here in Allentown.

At Cedar Crest Chiropractic, Dr. Allan Petrilakt delivers the Palmer Diversified Adjustment with precision and care, helping patients throughout Allentown, PA recover from back, neck, and sciatica pain, as well as other conditions, without drugs or surgery.

What Is the Palmer Diversified Adjustment?

The Palmer Diversified Adjustment is the foundational chiropractic technique developed at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, the birthplace of modern chiropractic care. It is the single most widely used chiropractic method in the United States, performed in more than 95% of all chiropractic visits nationwide.

The technique combines thorough spinal analysis with precise manual thrusting to identify and correct vertebral subluxations, which are misalignments that cause pain, stiffness, and nerve interference.

What makes the Palmer Diversified Adjustment stand out is its versatility. Rather than relying on a single rigid protocol, the Diversified approach draws from a broad set of chiropractic principles, allowing the practitioner to adapt each adjustment to the individual patient’s anatomy, age, and health condition.

At Cedar Crest Chiropractic, Dr. Paul Braadt has mastered this technique, delivering targeted, comfortable adjustments. The core delivery method is a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust, a short, precise force applied directly to the affected vertebra or joint.

This motion restores proper alignment and mobility. The audible “pop” sometimes heard during a Palmer Diversified Adjustment is simply cavitation, the harmless release of gas from the joint space, and is a recognized sign that the adjustment was successful.

Benefits of the Palmer Diversified Adjustment

Patients who receive the Palmer Diversified Adjustment at Cedar Crest Chiropractic consistently report significant improvements in pain levels, mobility, and overall well-being.

Here is what this technique can do for you.

1. Pinpoint Accuracy

The Palmer Diversified Adjustment targets the exact vertebra or joint responsible for your pain. Every thrust is planned and precise, not generalized.

2. Rapid Pain Relief

Many patients experience noticeable relief from back pain, neck pain, and headaches immediately following their Palmer Diversified Adjustment session.

3. Full Restoration of Spinal Motion

The Palmer Diversified Adjustment is a natural, hands-on therapy with no medications, no injections, and no surgical risk involved.

4. Safe for All Ages

From working adults to seniors and athletes, the Palmer Diversified Adjustment can be safely adapted for patients of all ages and activity levels.

5. Clinically Validated

Decades of peer-reviewed research support the Palmer Diversified Adjustment as one of the most effective and well-studied manual therapies in healthcare.

Conditions Treated with the Palmer Diversified Adjustment

Dr. Petrilak uses the Palmer Diversified Adjustment to treat a broad range of spinal, joint, and neurological conditions for patients in Allentown, PA.

- Lower Back Pain and Lumbar Strain
- Neck Pain and Cervical Stiffness
- Sciatica and Radiating Leg Pain
- Herniated and Bulging Discs
- Tension and Cervicogenic Headaches
- Shoulder Pain and Rotator Cuff Tension
- Hip and Knee Joint Pain
- Sports and Athletic Injuries
- Postural Imbalances and Forward Head Posture
- Work-Related Repetitive Strain Injuries
- Auto Accident and Whiplash Recovery
- Chronic Joint Dysfunction

What to Expect at Your First Palmer Diversified Adjustment Appointment

We make every step of your first visit to Cedar Crest Chiropractic clear, comfortable, and focused entirely on your health goals.

Step 1: Health History and Consultation

Dr. Petrilak begins with a thorough review of your health history, current symptoms, prior injuries, and lifestyle factors. Understanding the full picture is essential before any Palmer Diversified Adjustment is performed.

Step 2: Spinal Examination and Diagnostic Imaging

A comprehensive orthopedic and neurological examination is conducted to locate areas of spinal misalignment. Diagnostic X-rays may be taken when clinically appropriate to provide a precise map of your spine before your Palmer Diversified Adjustment begins.

Step 3: Your Personalized Palmer Diversified Adjustment

Using the HVLA thrust method, Dr. Braadt delivers your Palmer Diversified Adjustment to the specific vertebrae and joints identified in your exam. The procedure is tailored to your body, condition, and comfort level.

Step 4: Custom Care Plan and Home Recommendations

Following your adjustment, Dr. Braadt will outline a personalized care plan including visit frequency, stretching protocols, and home exercises designed to extend the benefits of your Palmer Diversified Adjustment and prevent future episodes.

Ready to Start Your Recovery? Book a Palmer Diversified Adjustment Today.

Cedar Crest Chiropractic is welcoming new patients in Allentown, PA. Whether you are dealing with chronic back pain, a recent injury, or ongoing stiffness, a Palmer Diversified Adjustment from Dr. Petrilak could be the solution you have been looking for.