What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A Chiropractic adjustment is a specific, yet gentle, controlled force to an immovable or fixated joint (Subluxation). The goal is to restore proper functioning of a spinal segment to reduce pain and increase mobility. I am trained in many different techniques,each of these techniques is different, and very effective, when customized to a patients individual needs.
Chiropractic adjustment (spinal manipulative therapy) is a manual procedure in which the chiropractor uses his/her hands to manipulate the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance spinal functioning. Adjustment is a highly controlled procedure which rarely causes discomfort. The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient.
A chiropractic adjustment is the art of introducing a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a vertebra that is subluxated. Using the bony processes of the vertebra, it is mostly characterized by a dynamic thrust of controlled amplitude. The adjustment releases the vertebra back into its normal position along the spine, allowing proper nerve flow to and from the brain. There are numerous ways to adjust the spine. Each of the various techniques requires a specific force and line of drive. The adjustment is delivered either by the doctor’s hands or a specially designed instrument. Some of the adjusting techniques are quick, while others require a slow constant pressure.
Chiropractic adjustments are ways to correct subluxations. The doctor uses his/her hands and works directly on your skin. A controlled force from a specific direction is put into a specific spinal joint space, removing the cause of the problem. Proper motion is restored at the fixated area and pressure is removed from the nerves. It is normal to hear a small clicking noise and you may feel the bone move.
A chiropractic adjustment is the skill of using a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, “locked up”, or not moving properly. This adds motion to the joint, helping the joints to gradually regain more normal motion and function. The purpose of this safe and natural procedure is to permit improved spinal function, improved nervous system function, and improved health. There are many ways to adjust the spine. Usually the chiropractor’s hands or a specially designed instrument delivers a brief and highly-accurate thrust. Some adjusting methods are quick, whereas others require a slow, constant or indirect pressure. After years of university training and clinical experience, each chiropractor becomes highly skilled in the delivery of a variety of adjusting approaches.
