Chiropractic Adjustment
What is a Chiropractic adjustment?
This is a treatment where our specialist chiropractor helps relieve problems with the bones, muscles and joints. It’s considered a type of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
What are the indications?
Chiropractic adjustments can mainly help with pain in muscles and joints, such as:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Elbow pain
- Pain from Osteoarthritis/Arthritis
- Frequent headaches
- Healing after an accident or whiplash
- Joint pain and dysfunction
- Sciatica
- Stiff muscles or muscle aches
Chiropractors use different techniques to treat problems with the muscles and joints, including:
- Spinal manipulation – using the hands to apply force to the muscles, bones and joints of the spine and neck
- Short, sharp thrusting movements
- Gradually moving your joints into different positions
- Pulling or stretching your muscles in different directions
Is it painful?
There is little to no pain involved in an adjustment. There may be pops and cracks, but not feelings of any intense pain. Some do experience some mild soreness or minor aches after a visit. It is not normally painful, but some experience a bit of discomfort.
How often should you visit a Chiropractor?
Chiropractors advocate for a holistic approach to health that includes routine visits for long-term benefits.
What are the benefits of a chiropractic adjustment?
There are several benefits of a chiropractic adjustment, including:
- Minimizing migraines and neck-related headaches.
- Improves posture.
- Reduces pain and improves the range of motion of your spine and other joints.
- Reduces symptoms of chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.
Risks and side effects?
It is generally safe when performed correctly by a trained and registered chiropractor.
Some people may experience side effects from treatment, such as:
- aches and pains
- stiffness
- tiredness
These side effects are usually mild and pass in a few days.
