Spinal Adjustments

A chiropractic adjustment is a treatment method used by a chiropractor to provide noninvasive and drug-free pain relief. Through controlled, sudden force to the spinal joint, a spinal adjustment helps patients improve their spinal motion and overall physical function of the body. For example, the chiropractors at Allegheny Physical Medicine in Bethel Park, PA, can help treat back pain, shoulder pain, and neck pain while also helping provide headache relief.  

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment? 

A chiropractic adjustment is a treatment chiropractors use to help realign the spinal column. The chiropractor will place you in specific positions during this procedure to help treat the affected areas. Treatments are administered on a specially designed, padded chiropractic table to help aid in the treatment and provide optimal comfort. Then, using their hands, the chiropractor will apply controlled force, pushing the spinal joints beyond their normal range of motion. You may hear popping shrouds, but this is normal and occurs as the trapped gasses in the joints get released. 

What to Expect During a Chiropractic Adjustment

During your first visit for a chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor will conduct a complete physical, including medical history and pain symptoms. The chiropractor may also order imaging tests, such as X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. Then the chiropractor may wait to start chiropractic adjustments until after all results are back; however, they may make a slight adjustment to help ease symptoms and make a complete adjustment on the next appointment. 

What to Expect After a Chiropractic Adjustment

After a chiropractic adjustment, some patients experience minor side effects for a few days, including fatigue, pain, and headaches. In addition, not everyone responds to chiropractic care the same. If you have questions or concerns, consult your chiropractor before chiropractic adjustments. 

Why See a Chiropractor

Those suffering from back, knee, or neck pain may benefit from seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractic care helps treat patients’ ailments using a noninvasive, drug-free treatment plan to help alleviate pain and reduce symptoms associated with injuries, sciatica, and whiplash. A chiropractor can also help patients who suffer from chronic tension headaches and migraines, providing much-needed headache relief. 

A spinal adjustment can help realign the spine, helping reduce pressure on nerves, which can cause many of the aches and pains people experience. Additionally, a chiropractic adjustment can help with chronic pain, lack of energy, and digestive problems.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Chiropractor for Chiropractic Adjustments in Bethel Park, PS

If you are suffering from back pain, shoulder pain, or any other pain throughout the body, seeing a chiropractor can help develop a treatment plan for pain relief. Call Allegheny Physical Medicine today at (412) 831-2225 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor.