November 24, 2015

What is Chiropractic adjustments

Chiropractic adjustment is the most common therapeutic procedure performed by doctors of chiropractic, also  known as “spinal manipulation”. Manipulation, or adjustment of the affected joint and tissues, restores mobility, thereby alleviating pain and muscle tightness, and allowing tissues to heal.

After a chiropractic adjustment, you can expect one of three things to occur. You may feel better, feel the same or actually feel a little sore. Your muscles are used to your spine being in a certain position. The adjustments are moving your spine into a position that your body is not used to so it may aggravate your muscles and you may feel a little sore.

It is very common for a patient who has just begun chiropractic care to feel worse before they feel better. Most of the time, a patient beginning care in their adult life have had years and years of accumulated spinal misalignments. If misalignments that have been present for years are suddenly being corrected, it is expected that the body may ‘complain’ somewhat at first. It takes time for the muscles, ligaments and joints to re-adapt to the vertebra’s new and improved position.

Remember that the purpose of chiropractic adjustments is not to relieve symptoms, but to help your body function at its optimum level by removing interference from your nervous system. Once the interference is gone, your life energy is able to flow to all parts of your body as it is needed.

Be sure to inform Dr. Pearce about the sensations you are feeling throughout your treatment program, and rest assured, Dr. Pearce is closely monitoring your body’s responses in order to adapt your health care to give you the best chance of alleviation of your discomfort and restoration of your health in the most pleasant way possible.

Is chiropractic adjustment safe for children?

YES! Children are actually the best patients to be in a chiropractic office because they respond so well and so quickly to care because they do not have the years of damage to their spine that an adult has. Many childhood illnesses have seen remarkable results with chiropractic care. Many adult health issues actually started in childhood, possibly as early as the birth process. Children have the opportunity to grow up with minimal or no health concerns when chiropractic care is accompanied by a healthy lifestyle.

The chiropractic adjustments performed on children of any age, are much gentler than in adults and are completely safe and natural.