Why get an adjustment?

Twist, pop — relief. A quick adjustment alleviates the pain. How does an adjustment relieve pain, and what else can it do?

Why the pain?

Do you lean over your phone or computer? Lift heavy objects? Slept in an awkward position? Crashed in a car accident? Or have fallen? These are only a few causes of neck and back pain. When joints do not move easily in their normal manner, they have restricted motion. This can lead to pain, muscle tightness, and a decreased range of motion. Adjustments restore movement in joints, allowing the muscles to relax, and alleviating pain.

What does an adjustment look like?

When adjusting, a chiropractor uses quick, low-force movements to realign a joint. The adjustment can be delivered by hand or with gentle instruments such as an activator or drop piece. Sometimes, you’ll hear a popping sound when the joint is corrected. Chiropractors perform adjustments on more than the neck and back. They can treat musculoskeletal pain anywhere, including your head, jaws, shoulders, hips, pelvis, elbows, wrists, knees, and ankles.

How else does an adjustment help?

Adjustments can alleviate symptoms of arthritis, headaches, sciatica, scoliosis, muscle aches, and whiplash. They can also improve posture, increase range of motion, and reduce inflammation.

Adjustments can also help kids with colic, ear infections, acid reflux, vertigo, and athletic performance.

Chiropractic adjustments are the first step in the healing process. Adjustments increase movement, relieve pain, and improve function. Our chiropractors will help you maintain the improvements you’ve made by prescribing exercises and stretches. Although we’d love to see you regularly, our ultimate goal is to provide you with what you need to manage pain through movement on your own.

Have more questions? Make an appointment here. We look forward to helping you to better health.

By Dr. Alexandra Correll, D.C.