In chiropractic technique, the line of drive for a single-hand adjustment targets which region?

In chiropractic technique, the line of drive for a single-hand adjustment targets which region?

• A. Wrist
• B. Shoulder
• C. Elbow
• D. Hip

Answer: (C)

Line of drive is the direction in which the adjusting force travels from your contact point into the patient. For a single-hand adjustment, the force is transmitted along the arm so it travels through the elbow. Using the elbow as the main lever and pivot keeps the thrust as a stable, straight vector into the vertebral segment, giving you better control and accuracy. It also helps keep the wrist and shoulder neutral and minimizes unwanted twisting or torque. The hip isn’t part of this line of drive since this technique focuses on delivering the thrust through the upper limb into the spine.

Line of drive is the direction in which the adjusting force travels from your contact point into the patient. For a single-hand adjustment, the force is transmitted along the arm so it travels through the elbow. Using the elbow as the main lever and pivot keeps the thrust as a stable, straight vector into the vertebral segment, giving you better control and accuracy. It also helps keep the wrist and shoulder neutral and minimizes unwanted twisting or torque. The hip isn’t part of this line of drive since this technique focuses on delivering the thrust through the upper limb into the spine.