What is a Chiropractic adjustment?

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A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, "locked up", or not moving properly. By reducing pressure on nerves, these adjustments can help restore alignment, improve mobility, and relieve pain and stiffness.

Doctors of Chiropractic spend countless hours learning motion palpation (the art of examining by movement and touch) and special spinal examining procedures in order to administer a specific spinal adjustment. Considerable skill and dexterity are required to become proficient in the art of chiropractic.

If you remember the basic premise of chiropractic - that many ills come about as a result of improper (too much or too little) nerve supply - you will understand why your doctor will do everything they can to restore proper nerve function and proper spinal mobility to your body.

For this reason, the primary treatment will be specific vertebral adjustments. Particular attention will be paid to that area of your spine where a spinal misalignment (subluxation) has been detected. Once these spinal areas have been adjusted to restore normal movement, the nerve irritability at that spinal level will be reduced, and this will have a positive influence on your area of complaint or discomfort.

Adjustments help normalize spinal function and avoid bone and soft tissue degeneration. When nervous system function improves in this way, the body can begin the natural healing process.

"There is no effect without a cause. Chiropractors adjust causes. Others treat effects." -B.J Palmer, D.C.

For more information on how you can benefit from a chiropractic adjustment call Dr. Kwan, Dr. Bui, or Dr. Jung at 303-922-2977.