What Are Chiropractic Adjustments?
Chiropractic care involves manipulation of the spine and joints to restore or maintain optimal communication between the nerves and the body. And has been proven to treat and relieve lower back, neck, and shoulder pain. Chiropractors rely on spinal adjustments to improve the overall condition of the body’s health, and treat acute spinal-related conditions such as headaches and back pain. Spinal adjustments can also increase blood and oxygen flow to all internal systems, which can help improve circulation and the body’s ability to heal.
During Your Consultation with Prince William Chiropractic
During the consultation, the doctors may recommend x-rays that reveal the internal structure and alignment of your spine. X-rays can also help the doctors look for underlying disorders and diseases of the spine, such as spinal deterioration, disc disorders, arthritis of the spine, spinal curvature, bone spurs, and other conditions that respond to chiropractic care.
Depending on what the doctors finds during the consultation and examination, your next appointment may include chiropractic adjustments, also known as chiropractic manipulation, spinal manipulation, or “an adjustment.” A chiropractic adjustment is a common therapeutic treatment for lower back pain.
The bones of your spine, known as vertebrae, sit on top of each other somewhat like a deck of cards. Flexible joints between the vertebrae help you bend, twist, and move in a variety of ways. Nerves extend from your spinal cord through tiny holes in the vertebrae; these nerves help control sensation, movement, and motor coordination in your arms, legs, and throughout your body.
The Objective of Chiropractic Adjustments
The objective of chiropractic adjustments is to reduce the subluxation, which is a condition in which the vertebrae move out of position, leading to misalignment of the spine. Misalignment can cause pressure on the nerve exiting the spinal cord, which can cause pain, numbness, and other symptoms in your arms, legs, and other areas away from the spine. A subluxation can cause pain, tenderness, inflammation, and even decrease the mobility of your spine.
Prince William Chiropractic have found that they can help alleviate symptoms, such as pain and numbness, in your neck, upper back, lower back, areas near the spine, hips, and even all the way down to your knees and ankles.
To perform the treatment, the doctors uses various techniques to manipulate the bones of the spine, known as vertebrae. These techniques involve the use of either their hands or a small handheld tool to apply a sudden, controlled thrust to a spinal joint.
In some cases, one chiropractic adjustment is enough to correct a problem and resolve mild symptoms. Those experiencing severe symptoms associated with subluxations or chronic problems, such as arthritis, may need ongoing care that involves return appointments with Prince William Chiropractic.
Our friendly staff will be happy to schedule a consultation and help you begin your trip toward a drug-free, pain-free life.
Contact Prince William Chiropractic Clinic at (703) 491-8888.
