Chiropractor adjustments or subluxations are done to relieve pain and to improve the body's physical function.
It involves adjusting a joint to return it to its proper place.
It is usually done for the relief of different pain causing conditions.
Most people go for this adjustment as a remedy for conditions like neck pain, headaches or lower back pain.
Chiropractic adjustment has proven very successful for lower back pain in particular.
This method of pain relief is safe when it is performed by someone who is trained and licensed to perform chiropractic care.
The procedure during a normal adjustment is for the chiropractor to place you in a suitable position to treat the affected area.
You will generally be put in a face-down position on a padded, specially designed chiropractic table.
The doctor will use his or her hands to apply controlled force to a joint.
The joint will be pushed beyond its normal range of motion during this procedure.
You will more than likely hear cracking or popping noises during the treatment period.
Some people will experience side-effects for a few days after the adjustment.
The side-effects may include fatigue, headaches or pain from a previous injury.
There are risks attached to this procedure.
These may include a herniated disc.
There are small spongy discs which cushion the vertebrae in the body.
When the discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and this keeps the spine flexible.
If a disc is damaged, it can break open or bulge.
This is what is called a herniated disc.
Another complication could be where the nerves are compressed in the lower spine.
This will lead to pain, loss of feeling in the legs, weakness or in some cases the loss of bladder and bowel control.
A person could also suffer a stroke after neck manipulation.
There are certain instances where people should not seek chiropractic care.
If you suffer from osteoporosis, you should not be subjected to adjustments.
If you have any symptoms or signs of nerve damage like tingling, numbness or the loss of strength in your arms or legs then you should not undergo this process.
In the case where you have had any spinal surgery, check with your surgeon before you have adjustments done.
It is not suitable if you are suffering from back pain that is accompanied by chills, fever, sweats or weight loss.
In this case, you need to see your doctor so that checks can be made to see if you have an infection or a tumor.
It involves adjusting a joint to return it to its proper place.
It is usually done for the relief of different pain causing conditions.
Most people go for this adjustment as a remedy for conditions like neck pain, headaches or lower back pain.
Chiropractic adjustment has proven very successful for lower back pain in particular.
This method of pain relief is safe when it is performed by someone who is trained and licensed to perform chiropractic care.
The procedure during a normal adjustment is for the chiropractor to place you in a suitable position to treat the affected area.
You will generally be put in a face-down position on a padded, specially designed chiropractic table.
The doctor will use his or her hands to apply controlled force to a joint.
The joint will be pushed beyond its normal range of motion during this procedure.
You will more than likely hear cracking or popping noises during the treatment period.
Some people will experience side-effects for a few days after the adjustment.
The side-effects may include fatigue, headaches or pain from a previous injury.
There are risks attached to this procedure.
These may include a herniated disc.
There are small spongy discs which cushion the vertebrae in the body.
When the discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for the spine and this keeps the spine flexible.
If a disc is damaged, it can break open or bulge.
This is what is called a herniated disc.
Another complication could be where the nerves are compressed in the lower spine.
This will lead to pain, loss of feeling in the legs, weakness or in some cases the loss of bladder and bowel control.
A person could also suffer a stroke after neck manipulation.
There are certain instances where people should not seek chiropractic care.
If you suffer from osteoporosis, you should not be subjected to adjustments.
If you have any symptoms or signs of nerve damage like tingling, numbness or the loss of strength in your arms or legs then you should not undergo this process.
In the case where you have had any spinal surgery, check with your surgeon before you have adjustments done.
It is not suitable if you are suffering from back pain that is accompanied by chills, fever, sweats or weight loss.
In this case, you need to see your doctor so that checks can be made to see if you have an infection or a tumor.