What Does It Mean When a Chiropractor Says Adjustment?
Even if you have never visited a chiropractor, you have likely heard about chiropractic adjustments and understand that they are a key element of chiropractic care. But what is a chiropractic adjustment, and why would a chiropractor say that you need one? At Full Life Chiropractic, our chiropractors want to make sure you fully understand your treatment options so you can make informed decisions about your healthcare. If you are considering chiropractic therapy in Winter Haven or Lutz, FL, keep reading to learn about chiropractic adjustments.
What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is also called a spinal adjustment, spinal manipulation, chiropractic manipulation, or joint or extremity manipulation. It is a therapeutic treatment option that is a safe alternative to surgery, prescription medication, and surgery for pain relief and treating conditions that affect the spine, muscles, joints, and limbs.
What Conditions Are Treated With Adjustments?
Chiropractic adjustments can improve spinal alignment and function, restore mobility and range of motion, relieve pain, reduce pressure on muscles and nerves, decrease inflammation or swelling, improve posture, and restore joint function. We can use chiropractic adjustments to treat a wide range of conditions and symptoms, including:
- Chronic back, neck, shoulder, and hip pain
- Arthritis and osteoarthritis
- Bone spurs
- Calcification of joints and bones
- Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
- Sports and auto injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Headaches and migraines
- Cervicogenic vertigo
- Whiplash
What to Expect During and After an Adjustment
During a chiropractic adjustment, our chiropractors will use their hands or an instrument to apply gentle yet direct force to your spine. We target specific areas of your body based on your symptoms and underlying condition. We can perform a cervical or lumbar adjustment to address neck pain or back pain, and joint and extremity adjustments to address joint pain and muscle pain. You should not feel any pain or discomfort during or after an adjustment, though you may feel mild tenderness or soreness afterwards. Most people can immediately return to their daily routine after an adjustment.
Find Out if You’re a Good Candidate for a Chiropractic Adjustment
If you’re ready to find out if you’re a good candidate for a chiropractic adjustment, visit us at Full Life Chiropractic. Our chiropractors can assess your symptoms, evaluate your overall health, and run diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms. We can then design a personalized chiropractic treatment plan for you. Call to schedule an appointment or book an appointment online.
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