Chiropractic Adjustments in Greensboro, NC
The chiropractic adjustment is the foundation of chiropractic care. Our doctors check the spine for areas that are not moving correctly and perform precise adjustments to restore movement to the involved spinal segments. By restoring optimal function of your nervous system, adjustments help relieve musculoskeletal conditions that cause pain, inflammation, and stiffness.
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When spinal vertebrae become misaligned or restricted, nearby joints, muscles, and nerves can become irritated. Studies show that when your spine is not aligned and healthy, spinal nerve endings can be compressed and irritated, which may lead to pain, muscle tension, reduced mobility, and widespread inflammation. A chiropractic adjustment applies a controlled, specific force to a restricted joint to restore proper motion and relieve pressure on surrounding tissues.
Specializing in manual adjusting, Pro-Adjuster adjusting, flexion/distraction, trigger point therapy, electrical muscle stimulation, and computerized cervical traction, our chiropractors significantly reduce dysfunction within your nervous system caused by misaligned spinal vertebrae.
Two Main Ways Our Doctors Adjust Your Spine
- Manual Adjustments – Manual adjustments are a highly effective hands-on method of correcting spinal alignment problems that cause many health issues, from muscle strain and joint stiffness to impaired nerve function.
- Pro-Adjuster – Our clinic has offered Pro-Adjuster treatments since 2007. This computerized, instrument-based form of chiropractic adjustment allows for extremely precise and gentle corrections. The Pro-Adjuster is especially effective for patients who have had previous surgery or who have underlying health conditions, such as osteoporosis, that would not respond as well to manual adjusting.
Flexion/Distraction
Flexion/distraction is a gentle, table-assisted technique that stretches and decompresses the lower spine. It is often used for herniated and bulging discs, degenerative disc disease, and sciatica because it reduces pressure on irritated discs and nerves.
Conditions Adjustments Can Help
Chiropractic adjustments are commonly used to treat low back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, whiplash, shoulder pain, and auto accident injuries. Adjustments can also be applied to extremity joints such as the wrist, knee, and foot for problems like carpal tunnel syndrome and plantar fasciitis.
Getting the Most From Your Adjustments
Adjustments work best as part of a complete plan. Our doctors often pair them with therapies that relax muscles and reduce inflammation, and with therapeutic exercises that stabilize your spine. When indicated, digital X-rays help guide your treatment. After your initial phase of care, wellness care helps maintain your results.
Chiropractic Adjustment FAQs
What is a chiropractic adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a precise, controlled force applied to a joint that is not moving correctly, restoring motion and relieving pressure on nearby nerves and tissues.
Do adjustments hurt?
Most patients feel little to no discomfort, and many feel relief right away. Some may feel mild soreness for a day, similar to after exercise.
What is the popping sound during an adjustment?
The sound is gas being released from the joint fluid as the joint moves. It is harmless, and not every adjustment produces it.
What is the Pro-Adjuster?
The Pro-Adjuster is a computerized, instrument-based adjusting system that delivers extremely precise and gentle corrections without twisting or popping.
Who is a good candidate for the Pro-Adjuster?
The Pro-Adjuster is ideal for patients with osteoporosis, prior spinal surgery, sensitivity to manual adjustments, or anyone who prefers a gentle approach.
How often will I need adjustments?
Frequency depends on your condition and goals. Your doctor will recommend a schedule after your exam and adjust it as you improve.
Are chiropractic adjustments safe?
Chiropractic adjustments performed by a trained chiropractor after a thorough exam are considered safe for most people.
Schedule Your Chiropractic Adjustment
Relief may be just one visit away. Call (336) 292-9779 or request an appointment online with Grosman Family Chiropractic Clinic.