How Manual Alignment by a Chiropractor Works
What is manual alignment in chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care focuses on problems of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine. In a manual alignment (also called a spinal adjustment or spinal manipulation), the chiropractor uses their hands to apply a quick, controlled thrust to a joint of the spine, moving it a little more than it would move on its own.
Our clinic, Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, offers chiropractic care at 1410 Broadway in New York.
Holistic Wellness and Chiropractic Care
At Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness, a visit starts with a talk about your concerns and a thorough evaluation, including x-rays if needed, to see whether chiropractic care is right for you.
The chiropractor helps in diagnosing the problem and underlying cause of the neuromuscular disorder and dysfunction. Treatment is then given through manual adjustment of the spine, which aims to improve joint motion and function.
Treatment of Spinal and Neuromuscular Conditions
At Broadway Chiropractic and Wellness we have health professionals working as an integrative team. Spinal manipulation, or adjustment, is a form of manual therapy. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH), it is one of several nondrug approaches that may be used for low-back pain, and it may lead to small improvements in pain and function.
There are many reasons to visit a chiropractor. You can easily book an appointment at our clinic to start your wellness journey.
A professional chiropractor helps in understanding the underlying cause, condition, and the specific point from which the pain is radiating. This helps in planning specific chiropractic care.
Our health professionals also see patients with headaches and migraine symptoms.
Spinal adjustments and manual therapy are often used for back pain and neck pain.
Chiropractic Care for Injuries and Sports
People also see a chiropractor after an injury or for sports-related problems.
Like any treatment, spinal manipulation can have side effects. The NIH’s NCCIH notes that mild to moderate side effects, most often increased pain or discomfort, stiffness, or headache, often occur afterward and usually go away within 24 hours, so tell your chiropractor about your health conditions and medications.
Our team sees patients young and old, including people with injuries from accidents.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Please talk with a licensed clinician about your own health. See our Medical Disclaimer.
