Chiropractic Manipulation

Chiropractic adjustment, also known as chiropractic manipulation, manual manipulation, or spinal manipulation, is a common therapeutic treatment for back pain.

A chiropractic adjustment typically involves:

  • A high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra.
  • An accompanying, audible release of gas (joint cavitations) that is caused by the release of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, which releases joint pressure (cavitations).

Chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractors/Physiotherapist/ Osteopath) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint. The goal of this procedure, also known as spinal manipulation, is to improve spinal motion and improve your body’s physical function.

Not everyone responds to chiropractic adjustments. A lot depends on your particular situation. If your symptoms don’t begin to improve after several weeks of treatments, chiropractic adjustment might not be the best option for you.

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