Chiropractic adjustments, also known as spinal manipulations, are a procedure in which a quick light thrust is applied to restore the normal motion of the joint. The purpose of chiropractic adjustment is to improve your body’s functioning and alleviate pain. Adjustments are most commonly made to joints in your back, but also to joints of…
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What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Chiropractic adjustments are the foundation of chiropractic treatment. Chiropractors use adjustments to correct vertebral subluxations and misalignments of the bones of the spine (vertebrae). The word “subluxation” has its origins in the Latin words “luxare” (to dislocate) and “sub” (mild). Subluxations may put pressure on or irritate nerves and blood vessels in the spine, and…
Chiropractic Featured on the Dr. Oz Show
On the show Dr. Oz aired a segment featuring the spine and the causes of back pain. Dr. Oz explained that 80% of people experiencing back pain could benefit from visiting a chiropractor and receiving a chiropractic adjustment to the spine. On a large piece of equipment designed to represent the spine, Dr. Oz demonstrated…
The Above Down Inside Out Idea
One question I often get asked as a chiropractor; What is Chiropractic? There is a enormous lack of understanding on what chiropractic is? BJ Palmer, the founder of Chiropractic developed the term Above-Down-Inside-Out. This one term helps to explain what chiropractic is. Chiropractors believe that the body can heal itself from the inside-out, if there…