
Spinal Adjustments and Manipulation
A chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is the primary chiropractic treatment method for back pain.
Spinal manipulation relieves pressure on joints, reduces inflammation, and improves nerve function. It has been a trusted form of treatment since ancient Greece. Hippocrates documented manipulative techniques in his writings back as far back as 1500 B.C.! Today, spinal manipulation is used to treat a wide variety of conditions such as allergies, menstrual cramps and headaches.
Most people who are looking to relieve back pain choose chiropractic care. We treat a variety of patients, from athletes to people suffering neck pain from working at a desk all day. Not only will our Decatur chiropractor perform spinal manipulation to realign your body, but they will also teach you stretches and tips for improving your posture. Each patient is unique, and we will create a treatment plan that is specific to your needs.
How Does Spinal Manipulation Work?
There are well over 100 types of adjustment techniques used by chiropractors throughout the world. Some practitioners may use force and twisting, while other techniques are more gentle. Each technique is intended to restore or enhance joint function with the objective of reducing pain and resolving joint inflammation.
When vertebrae shift out of place, there is an overall systemic response from the muscular system to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow, our nerves, our immune system, and our minds cannot function at their peak.
Overall, spinal adjustments and manipulations are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level without any discomfort. When the body is adequately aligned, it is able to respond and perform as it was built to do.
If you need chiropractic adjustments to help relieve chronic back or neck pain, contact Total Health and Injury Specialist today to set up an appointment. We can’t wait to meet you!