How is a chiropractic adjustment performed?

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment.  more

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the refined skills to restore a joint's normal range of motion. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort as the chiropractor adapts his/her technique to meet the specific needs of each patient. Many patients note improvement in their symptoms immediately following treatment.  more

Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function.  more

A chiropractic adjustment, known also as a spinal adjustment or spinal manipulation, is intended to provide relief to those suffering from any number of spinal misalignments or dysfunctions. A chiropractic adjustment strives to change alignment, motion or function within any vertebral joint in the spine. Using the skills that one acquires from years of intensive training, a chiropractor will perform a chiropractic adjustment in order to provide a patient with relief from back pain, headaches, neck problems and issues with the extremities. Using his or her hands in order to manipulate vertebral joints in the spine, a chiropractor will typically perform a swift, precise thrust in order to adjust the spine. Depending on various adjustment methods, a patient may be positioned on their side, on their back or on their front, and a chiropractor will use the appropriate amount of force in order to achieve proper results. Whether using one's hands or a variety of chiropractic instruments, and ...  more

A Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during four intensive years of chiropractic education. The chiropractor typically uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. For example, the technique is modified when treating children, pregnant women and older patients. Manipulation is a highly controlled procedure which rarely causes discomfort. Patients often note positive changes in their symptoms immediately following treatment. However, as it is a manually applied therapy, patients may sometimes experience mild soreness or aching following treatment which usually resolves within 12 to 48 hours.  more

Our chiropractors typically use their hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to reduce pain, and restore or enhance joint function. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. Treatment often includes soft tissue therapy, modalities, rehabilitative stretches and exercises.  more