Chiropractic Adjustments

Chiropractic Adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, is a chiropractor adjusting the vertebrae in your lower back. They are aimed at improving spinal movements and treating unusual joint placements. Performed by a trained chiropractor, it helps to relieve spinal back aches without the pain and labor of surgery or other techniques. 

How Does a Chiropractor Relieve Your Pain?

Chiropractors treat many conditions relating to the neurological and musculoskeletal systems. Instead of medicines and surgeries, they tend to heal bone, joint, and muscle dysfunctions with hand therapy that may include using some small instruments. 

If you have a problem with your musculoskeletal system problem, a chiropractor would definitely be of great help. Here is what treatments a chiropractor offers:

• Spinal Manipulation: a thrust is applied to the vertebrae using hands to improve spinal motion.

• Soft Tissue Therapy: Massages to relieve muscle cramps, relax tensed muscles, and improve circulation in soft tissues.

• Kinesio Taping: Gentle movement of sprained joints to heal them. 

• Exercises: Counseling on activity modification for a healthy lifestyle. 

• Mobilization: Effective joint mobilization in a controlled way. 

When To Seek a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Most people look out for chiropractors when they experience pain, especially in the neck or back. However, chiropractic adjustments are done after carefully detecting the root cause of the pain. Here is what a chiropractor looks for before starting the treatment:

• Tenderness or inflammation. 

• Sciatica.

• Spastic or aching muscles. 

• Loss of normal movement 

• Frequent headaches. 

Can I get a chiropractic adjustment done?

Chiropractic treatments are suitable for people of all ages and gender. People between 45 and 70 years of age most commonly seek this treatment, with females taking the lead. Pregnant females benefit as chiropractic care can help them achieve ideal pelvic alignment. Even older adults are eligible, as long as they are healthy and fit for low-velocity movements. 

Procedure Details

What to expect before having a chiropractic adjustment?

Before starting the treatment, a chiropractor will explain the advantages and procedures to you. Medical history and some physical, as well as diagnostic tests, will be required to check if you are a suitable candidate for the treatment. 

The chiropractor will try to understand the reason for your pains to plan a more dedicated therapy. Based on your symptoms and the results of tests, he will devise a treatment plan for you.

How is the Chiropractic Adjustment done?

Every patient has a unique chiropractic treatment that meets the requirements of their musculoskeletal system, exclusively. The chiropractor will ask you to lie face down on a chiropractic table at a certain angle. The body is divided into segments, and pressure is applied to certain areas. 

The chiropractor can use his hands or small instruments to apply a controlled amount of thrust on certain body regions. This helps alleviate stiff muscles and align vertebrae. 

What will I feel after the Chiropractic Adjustment?

After the treatment, you might feel soreness and light body aches in several regions. However, the pain will go away in 2-3 days. 

After the treatment, the chiropractor will plan exercises as your homework to extend the therapy. They are beneficial for better results in the longer run. Besides, it helps to keep up with the treatment at the clinic. These exercises may include daily stretches, diet plans, and posture improvement exercises. 

Recovery

Healing time after a Chiropractic Adjustment?

After a chiropractic adjustment, people sometimes experience a brief period of soreness and numbness. The pain is likely to go away in 3-5 days. However, they are instantly referred to a health consultant if it persists. 

Benefits of Opting for Chiropractic Care

Are you still skeptical about getting Chiropractic therapy? Here is an overview of some benefits that would likely help you make up your mind. 

1. Relieves Pains: Chiropractic adjustments primarily help you to relax the tautened muscles and alleviate neck and back pains. 

2. Controls Blood Pressure: Studies have shown chiropractic care to be a long-term solution for hypertensive patients. The results persist for six months and do not have side effects like the medications. 

3. Sciatica: Sciatic pain radiates from the lower back to the legs because of a pressed/damaged sciatic nerve. Chiropractic care helps in relaxing the sciatic nerve and therefore treating sciatica. 

4. Headache Relief: Neck stiffness and spinal pains can cause tension headaches or migraine. Chiropractic care is one of the most common and effective ways of treating headaches originating due to muscle tension.  

5. Treatment after car accidents: Car accidents can often lead to severe injuries to muscles and joints. Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to reduce inflammation and help in the mobilization of joints. 

6. Improve Athletic Performance: Chiropractic therapy helps the body get into shape and improve natural balance. It results in better alignments that reduce inflammation and enhance your athletic performance. 

When to call the doctor

When to consult my healthcare provider?

If, after a chiropractic adjustment, you experience unusual symptoms like inflammation, numbness, tingling, or worsening pain, contact a healthcare provider immediately. 

About Apex Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is the right decision if you want to opt for drug-free therapy to treat musculoskeletal problems. Apex Chiropractic is a team of well-trained and experienced chiropractors. Our doctors carry out chiropractic adjustments and will guide you through the entire process for an effective treatment. 

Digital X-RAY

We have an on-site digital x-ray that allows our chiropractors to view a patient’s x-ray on the same day. Besides, the images are more refined and have a better resolution, allowing instant and better analysis of your skeletal system.