Are spinal adjustments painful?
Spinal Adjustments are designed to eliminate mis-aligned vertebrae and to increase range of motion, improve joint flexibility and to eliminate the pain. Chiropractic care is very safe without harmful side effects that one may get from pain medications and muscle relaxants, which are often prescribed to cover up pain symptoms. Q: What to expect on your first visit with the doctor. A: Your chiropractor will examine your spine, your posture, and will observe your range of motion. The doctor will also assess how each spinal joint is moving in order to determine where problems may be in your spine. In addition to this different orthopedic tests may be done to rule in or rule out a certain diagnosis. Additionally, x-rays of your spine will be taken to get a picture of your vertebrae and see first hand if there are more serious problems that only an x-ray may show.
