Getting Healthy and Pain Free with Chiropractic Care!!!

Get Healthy and Pain Free with Chiropractic

Adjustment (or manipulation) of a joint may result in the release of a

gas bubble between the joints, which makes a popping sound. The same

thing occurs when you “crack” your knuckles. The noise is caused by the

change of pressure within the joint, which results in gas bubbles being

released. There is usually minimal, if any, discomfort involved.

Why is there a

popping sound when
a joint is adjusted?

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal

system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Doctors

of chiropractic—often referred to as DCs, chiropractors or chiropractic physicians—practice

a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis

and treatment. In addition to their expertise in spinal manipulation/adjustment, doctors of

chiropractic have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and

rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.

What conditions do

chiropractors treat?

Doctors of chiropractic care for patients

of all ages, with a variety of health

conditions. DCs are especially well

known for their expertise in caring

for patients with back pain, neck

pain and headaches with their highly

skilled manipulations, or chiropractic

adjustments. They also care for patients

with a wide range of

injuries and disorders of the

musculoskeletal system,

involving the muscles,

ligaments and joints.

These painful conditions

often involve or impact

the nervous system, which

can cause referred pain

and dysfunction distant to the region

of injury. The benefits of chiropractic

care extend to general health issues, as

well, since our body structure affects

our overall function. DCs also counsel

patients on diet, nutrition,

exercise, healthy habits, and

occupational and lifestyle

modification.
 

How is a chiropractic

adjustment performed?

Chiropractic adjustment

or manipulation is a manual procedure

that utilizes the highly refined skills

developed during the

doctor of chiropractic’s

intensive years of

chiropractic education.

The chiropractic physician

typically uses his or her

hands—or an instrument—

to manipulate the joints

of the body, particularly

the spine, in order to restore or enhance

joint function. This often helps resolve

joint inflammation and reduces the

patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation

is a highly controlled procedure that

rarely causes discomfort.

The chiropractor adapts

the procedure to meet

the specific needs of each

patient. Patients often note

positive changes in their

symptoms immediately

following treatment.

 

Are the services provided by

doctors of chiropractic safe?

Chiropractic is widely

recognized as one of

the safest drug-free,

non-invasive therapies

available for the treatment

of neuromusculoskeletal

complaints. Although

chiropractic has an excellent

safety record, no health

treatment is completely free of potential

adverse effects. The risks associated with

chiropractic, however, are very small.

Many patients feel immediate relief

following chiropractic treatment, but

some may experience mild soreness or

aching.