Adult Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is a popular method of therapy that aids in the proper alignment of the spine and the alleviation of chronic pain. This conservative approach to overall body health can work wonders for even those who have dealt with pain throughout their entire lives, while eliminating the need for invasive surgical procedures and pain medications that often only mask the pain rather than effectively treat it.

If you are an adult who is suffering from back or body pain that is the direct result of an accident, or if you suffer from repetitive strain injury due to the nature of your job, you are definitely a good candidate for chiropractic care. Chiropractic treatments are also beneficial to adults who suffer from a variety of health issues, from allergies to depression. Additionally, studies have proven that a series of chiropractic adjustments is up to 250 times safer than a prescription course of an anti-inflammatory pain medication.

Chiropractic Adjustment

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure where the chiropractor uses specific force and pressure in order to unlock joints that are fixated and not functioning as they should. Locked up joints can cause extreme pain, and they are common in individuals who work in jobs where they are either standing for long periods of time or sitting at a desk in the same position all day while using a computer or keyboard. When you first meet with the chiropractor, they will conduct an exam in order to assess your pain before they advise on a particular course of treatment. There are a variety of adjustment methods, and each procedure depends on the location of your pain as well as various accompanying factors.

Adjustments can either be quick or slow, depending on your specific needs. If your treatment requires fast and accurate pressure, the chiropractor will deliver thrust-like pressure to the area either by using their hands or a special instrument. Your treatment may also require slow pressure, constant pressure, or indirect pressure, and this will all be determined at your initial assessment.

Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?

In the words of the New Zealand Government’s Inquiry, chiropractic adjustments and treatments are “remarkably safe”. While completely eliminating the need for prescription medication, chiropractors use highly specific methods to alleviate pain naturally, and for the long term. Chiropractic treatments are even safe for children, working as an amazing alternative therapy to prescription drugs. Chiropractors undergo years of medical and health training as well as clinical education before opening their own practices, and each patient is carefully assessed before any type of treatment begins.

Heal Your Chronic Pain

If you are ready to take a positive step toward healing your chronic pain, you will definitely benefit from chiropractic treatments. Your chiropractor will conduct a full exam that may include X-rays, depending on the source and location of your pain, and they will discuss your pain history with you as well. Once your chiropractor has assessed your overall health, they will advise on a treatment plan that is designed specifically for your needs. Please feel free to contact the office and schedule a full chiropractic consultation.