Spinal Adjustments
SPINAL ADJUSTMENTS
Less forceful chiropractic techniques
These techniques include, but are not limited to:
• Stretching
• Gravity traction using adjusting blocks
• Respiratory assisted adjusting, long-axis leg traction techniques
• A specialized adjusting tool or device called an Adjuster.
vertebrae. Stacked between each two vertebrae is a disc, which acts as a cushion, reduces friction, and allows movement. Trauma, stress, posture problems, or other factors may cause a displacement of one or more vertebrae. This misalignment causes pain and irritation to spinal nerve roots.
Correcting spinal misalignments reduces pain and inflammation, reduces muscle spasm and tension,
normalizes spinal biomechanics and more importantly, can remove nerve irritation and interference which can improve overall health and wellness of the individual.
Health Benefits are:
• Relief from a ‘pinched nerve’
• Increased mobility and flexibility of the spine
• Increased local circulation
• Reduced pain and joint fixation
Common Signs of a Pinched Nerve:
• Pain
• Numbness
• Tingling
• Altered Sensation
• Muscle Weakness or Spasm
• Loss of Function