What are Adjustments?

The primary focus of chiropractic care is to identify spinal subluxations (misalignments causing nerve stress) and reduce or possiblly correct them. A chiropractic adjustment is the art of using a specific low-force in a precise direction applied to a bone that is subluxated (stuck) or not moving correctly. Adjustments add motion to the spinal joints which helps the bone gradually return to a more normal position. Adjustments release tension from the surrounding spinal nerves and spinal cord which results in improved nerve function and health.

Spinal adjustments restore the normal, healthy motion and position that each spinal segment requires. There are numerous techniques and types of spinal adjustments. A chiropractor evaluates each patient's unique spinal problem and develops a treatment program based on the patient's needs. Spinal adjustments delivered by a trained chiropractic physician do not injure or weaken the muscular structures of the spine. For the spine to be strong and capable of withstanding the stresses of daily life, the spinal bones must be in normal alignment.

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