How Chiropractic Adjustments Work?

Chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also known as spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal motion and improve your body's physical function.

How do chiropractors know where to adjust?

Using our hands, we test the patient's response to pressure and manipulation, seeking trouble spots. We also look at your range of motion and gait as clues to determine where we need to work with your body to get you feeling better.

What actually happens when a chiropractic adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment works by flooding the body with mechanical stimulation. As a result of this mechanical stimulation, the pain or chemical stimulus is effectively turned off.