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How You May Benefit From Directional Non-Force Technique:

  • Provides precise corrections using minimal force
  • Analyses and adjustments of spinal discs, the coccyx (tailbone), extremities (hips, knees, hands, etc.), and cranial bones, including TMJ
  • Addresses the cause of back, neck, and joint discomfort without twisting, cracking, or popping
  • Helps restore normal nerve communication and body balance
  • Reduces muscular tension and improves mobility
  • Promotes better posture and spinal alignment
  • Encourages deep relaxation and stress reduction
  • Supports optimal body mechanics and coordination
  • Safe for all ages — from newborns to seniors
  • Ideal for patients with sensitivity to traditional adjustments
  • Helps address long-standing or complex postural and structural patterns
  • Enhances the body’s self-healing processes naturally
  • Delivers gentle, accurate, and lasting results through light-touch correction

What Can Directional Non-Force Technique Help?

Developed by Dr. Richard VanRumpt, DC, in the 1920s, the Directional Non-Force Technique (DNFT) is one of the original low-force chiropractic methods. It focuses on using precise, directional impulses to correct subtle misalignments in the spine, pelvis, and extremities — all without the use of thrusts, twisting, or cracking.

DNFT chiropractors use gentle touch and leg reflex analysis to locate areas of imbalance and determine the exact direction and vector of correction. Each adjustment is performed using a soft thumb impulse, restoring normal motion and neurological communication throughout the body.

Because it works through the nervous and structural systems simultaneously, DNFT offers a unique blend of precision, comfort, and effectiveness for those seeking a more refined approach to chiropractic care. The Directional Non-Force Technique may help improve the following symptoms associated with nervous system interference:

How Directional Non-Force Technique Works

DNFT is based on the principle that even subtle spinal or structural imbalances can disrupt nerve communication and overall body function. By applying carefully measured corrections with minimal force, the body can return to a balanced, pain-free state without unnecessary stress or strain.

patient receiving directional non-force technique in Corte Madera

During a DNFT session:

  1. Reflex Testing: The practitioner gently assesses leg reflexes to identify areas of tension, misalignment, or imbalance.
  2. Directional Assessment: Each area is tested to determine the exact vector (direction and degree) of the needed correction.
  3. Gentle Adjustment: A precise, light thumb impulse is applied to correct the imbalance — no twisting or cracking involved.

Patients often feel a sense of lightness, improved mobility, and relaxation following the session. The method’s subtle, refined approach allows deep correction with minimal discomfort, making it ideal for sensitive patients and those seeking long-term structural balance.

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* Disclaimer: Results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person.