Background
This theory was brought to Palmer's attention by Al Wernsing, another chiropractor. Soon thereafter, Palmer abandoned his ties to traditional full-spine spinal adjustments and allowed only adjustments of the upper cervical vertebrae, a technique which he termed "Hole in one" (HIO). The technique was the only one to be taught during the remainder of his life at Palmer School of Chiropractic. Afterwards the school adopted the work of chiropractors Clay Thompson and Clarence Gonstead, but eventually labelled its technique curriculum the Palmer Package.
The techniques are characterised by:
1. Main influence on the upper cervical articulations of the occiput, and the atlas and axis vertebrae
2. Focus on vector calculation based upon the theory that kinematic joint dysfunction is related to a positional disturbance.
3. Attempted radiographic analysis of positional disturbance of the atlanto-occipital joint
4. Documentation of post-adjustment results with objective measures
5. Use of a specific vectored force
Read more about this topic: Upper Cervical Specific Chiropractic
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