Chiropractic Adjustment
What is a chiropractic adjustment a.k.a. chiropractic or spinal manipulation?
A chiropractic adjustment is one of many chiropractic techniques invented in the 19th century by Daniel David Palmer. Spinal and chiropractic adjustments are applied either by hand or a small instrument to correct the alignment, motion, and/or function of a vertebral joint. The goal of this technique is to reduce pain, improve spinal motion and your body’s physical function when performed by a licensed professional.
What are the benefits of a chiropractic adjustment?
Not only do chiropractic adjustments improve your overall physical function, they are also used to treat the following:
- Migraines.
- Cervicogenic headaches (referred to pain perceived in the head from a source in the neck).
- Neck, lower, or mid-back injuries.
- Joint issues in the arms, legs, and shoulders.
- Whiplash.
Are chiropractic adjustments safe?
Chiropractic adjustments are safe when they are performed by a licensed chiropractor. Complications from adjustments are very rare, but you should not seek an adjustment if you suffer from the following conditions:
- Severe osteoporosis.
- Spinal cancer.
- An increased risk of stroke.
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