What is an Adjustment?

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

An adjustment is performed to correct a specific condition of the vertebrae in the spine, known as a subluxation. The goal of a spinal adjustment is to re-align the vertebrae to it's correct anatomical position. This goal is achieved by the Chiropractor applying gentle but firm pressure to a specific bone, thus moving it to a specific position, allowing the Chiropractor to achieve a specific end result that benefits your overall health. Chiropractic improves the flow of nerve impulses, thus maximizing human performance. To see the adverse effects of subluxation on the human body and what parts of your body your spinal nerves affect, launch the 3D Spine Simulator to the right of the page.

An adjustment is a very specific treatment performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic who has as much education as any other Medical Doctor. This is why we find it very important to educate our patients on the difference between an adjustment and a "crack". We've prepared an appealing method of presenting this information. To download "Adjustment vs. A Crack", click here!

What is a Subluxation? 

The word "subluxation" comes from the Latin words meaning "to dislocate" (luxate) and "somewhat or slightly" (sub). A subluxation means a slight dislocation (misalignment) or biomechanical malfunctioning of the vertebrae (bones of the spine). These disturbances may irritate nerve roots and blood vessels which branch off from the spinal cord between each of the vertebrae. This irritation may cause pain and dysfunction in muscle, lymphatic and organ tissue as well as imbalance in the normal body processes.