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Chiropractic Manipulation

Chiropractic Care & Treatment

Have you been experiencing chronic back pain? And have your other methods of treatment not yielded any improvements in your overall wellness? A chiropractic manipulation with us might be just what you need to get back to feeling better. Here’s what to know about chiropractic care & treatment for integrative medicine.

What is Chiropractic Manipulation?

Also known as spinal manipulation, chiropractic manipulation is the main form of chiropractic care & treatment that uses hands-on adjustment of the spine to improve mobility and relieve pain in the back and neck. Chiropractic manipulations are performed by specially trained providers known as chiropractors, who use varied speed and ressured moves to adjust joints along the spine.

Chiropractors are skilled at locating specific areas of the spine that are tighter than other areas and improve upon the motion by spinal manipulation. A more balanced moving spine enhances healing and recovery from injury and reduces pain levels or feelings of tightness and restriction.

Along with spinal manipulations, chiropractors use other forms of chiropractic care & treatment, such as gentle stretches and exercises ergonomic training to improve functioning and modalities such as electrical stimulation or laser treatments to help the body heal itself naturally. As a drug-free and non-invasive practice, chiropractic manipulation is often recommended alongside other mind-body treatments like acupuncture, massage therapy, and yoga to help enhance your overall well-being.

What Are the Benefits of Chiropractic Care & Treatment?

Chiropractic manipulations are narcotic-free practices that are non-invasive in nature, allowing patients to return to regular activities right after treatment. Most patients undergoing chiropractic care & treatment report:

  • Decrease in pain
  • Improved ability to enjoy activities
  • Enhanced levels of mobility
  • Less need for pain medications
  • Improvement in pain due to sciatica
  • Relief from chronic headaches

What to Expect During a Chiropractic Manipulation Session

If you’ve never had a chiropractic manipulation before, you might be wondering what to expect during your first session. A trained chiropractor at Aligned Medical Group, P.C. will begin by asking you a comprehensive set of questions to determine your current health status, including any symptoms of pain you may currently be experiencing. From there, a physical exam will take place to evaluate your spine, neck, shoulders, or any areas having symptoms. An X-ray and other tests may also be conducted, depending on the severity of your symptoms.

During the actual chiropractic care & treatment session, which lasts between 30 to 45 minutes, you’ll lay down on a padded treatment table, and your chiropractor will use varied speed hand movements to adjust your spine. Your chiropractor may also massage and stretch muscles around your spine to loosen them up and improve your range of motion. While some patients report feeling relief after just one session, most will require multiple visits over the course of several weeks to correct imbalances and maintain overall levels of wellness.

For more information about chiropractic manipulation, contact Aligned Medical Group, P.C. at 610-644-3166.