Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the Chiropractor make Adjustments?

Like an experienced piano tuner, your chiropractic doctor has become a master at fine tuning the way your spine works.

Spinal joints that are "locked up", fixated or not moving right can affect your health by "choking" or irritating nearby nerve tissue. Chiropractic adjustments add motion to these areas. This helps restore nervous system integrity and can improve the healing process.

There are many ways to adjust the spine. Sometimes the doctor's hands deliver a quick, highly accurate thrust. Or an instrument directs a repeatable force to a fixated spinal joint. Several areas of the spine may be adjusted or just one. Other times a slow, constant pressure is used. Some chiropractic doctors use special tables with moving sections. Several areas of the spine may be adjusted or just one.

The key is to use the precise amount of energy at the exact spot in the right direction at just the right time, to get spinal joints moving again. Chiropractic is truly an art. Your chiropractic doctor has become a master at one or more adjusting techniques.

Chiropractic Adjustments are Specific, Targeted and Focused

Each adjustment builds on the ones before. Keep your appointments for the best results!

Adjustments help reduce nervous system interferences and "reconnect" the vital communication link between your brain and your body. Adjusting approaches are modified to suit the specific needs of each patient. Adjustments use the least amount of force possible to get fixated joints moving again.

Just about anyone can be adjusted. Newborns, infants, children, seniors and even failed back surgery patients can benefit. Naturally, your doctor tailors your chiropractic care to your size, age and unique health problem.

With the intent of reducing nervous system irritation, chiropractic adjustments are specific, targeted, focused and more precise than spinal "manipulations" or "mobilization". It is this precision, combined with the purpose of reducing nervous system irritation that has helped so many people.

What do adjustments feel like?

After the brief thrust, many patients report a sense of well-being or a feeling of calmness. Others feel improved mobility. Inflammation or muscle spasms may delay these positive effects. Chiropractic doctors excel at making adjustments comfortable and effective.

Are adjustments safe?

Yes, adjustments are "remarkable safe." Taking an over-the-counter pain reliever could be about 100 times more risky.

Will adjustments make my spine too loose?

No. Only the spinal joints that are "locked up" receive adjustments. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize and heal.

What makes the sound?

Lubricating fluids separate the bones of each spinal joint. Some adjusting methods can produce a sound when the gas and fluids in the joint shift. It's like opening a soda can or removing a suction cup. The sound is interesting, but isn't a guide to the quality or value of the adjustment.

Can I adjust myself?

No. Some patients can make their joints "pop" but that's not an adjustment! Even your chiropractic doctor must consult a colleague to benefit from chiropractic care.

Safe and Natural

Chiropractic is a team approach to better health. As you enjoy results, tell those you love. Explain how millions enjoy relief and better health by restoring the integrity of their spines and nervous systems with safe and natural chiropractic care.