Why We Use the Raphael 707 Chiropractic Table: More Than Just an Adjustment Table
- Dr Michael Elliott MSc, D.C., CFMP.
- 5 hours ago
- 3 min read
At Able Bodied Healthcare, we believe that providing the best possible care means combining clinical expertise with high-quality equipment. One of the most valuable tools in our practice is our Raphael 707 chiropractic table, a sophisticated treatment table designed to make chiropractic care more comfortable, more precise, and suitable for people of all ages.
Many people assume a chiropractic table is simply a place to lie down during treatment. In reality, modern chiropractic tables are highly engineered pieces of equipment that allow practitioners to deliver safe, gentle, and effective care while improving patient comfort.
Precision Adjustments
The Raphael 707 incorporates specialised drop-piece technology. Individual sections of the table can move a few millimetres during an adjustment, allowing the joint to move naturally while reducing the amount of force required.
For many patients this means:
Greater comfort during treatment
More precise spinal adjustments
Less muscle guarding
Reduced discomfort after treatment
This technique is particularly helpful for patients who prefer a gentler approach to chiropractic care.
Suitable for a Wide Range of Patients
Because the table can assist with the adjustment, it is ideal for treating many different types of patients, including:
Older adults
Patients with arthritis or joint stiffness
Individuals experiencing acute back or neck pain
Athletes requiring regular spinal maintenance
Patients who simply prefer lower-force techniques
The versatility of the table allows treatment to be tailored to the individual rather than using the same approach for everyone.
Comfortable Positioning
The Raphael 707 is designed to support the body in a comfortable and relaxed position throughout treatment.
Its adjustable sections help accommodate differences in:
Height
Body shape
Flexibility
Mobility
Pregnancy positioning (where appropriate)
Comfort is more than convenience—it helps muscles relax, allowing adjustments to be delivered more effectively.
More Than Spinal Care
Although chiropractic is well known for treating back pain, the Raphael 707 also assists in the management of many musculoskeletal conditions involving:
Neck pain
Headaches
Mid-back pain
Rib dysfunction
Shoulder mechanics
Pelvic alignment
Hip problems
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Certain extremity adjustments involving the shoulders, wrists, knees and ankles
The table provides stable positioning that allows precise treatment of many different joints throughout the body.
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
One of the unique features of the Raphael 707 is its ability to perform flexion-distraction therapy.
This specialised technique gently and rhythmically moves the lower section of the table, helping to:
Reduce pressure on spinal discs
Improve spinal mobility
Decrease muscle spasm
Encourage movement of spinal joints
Improve patient comfort during treatment
Flexion-distraction is commonly used for patients experiencing lumbar disc injuries, sciatica, spinal stenosis and chronic lower back pain, particularly when a gentle approach is preferred.
Supporting Active Rehabilitation
Treatment doesn't end with an adjustment.
At Able Bodied Healthcare we combine chiropractic care with:
Individualised rehabilitation exercises
Dry needling
Lifestyle medicine
Functional medicine
Nutritional advice
Movement education
The Raphael 707 forms part of this comprehensive approach, helping restore movement so patients can return to the activities they enjoy.
Investing in Better Patient Care
Modern chiropractic care is continually evolving. By investing in advanced equipment such as the Raphael 707, we aim to provide treatment that is comfortable, precise and tailored to each individual.
Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, improving athletic performance or simply maintaining spinal health, our goal is always the same—to help you move better, feel better and live better.
