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A blog from Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy.

Monday, August 30, 2010

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

When the 24 bones that protect the spinal cord lose their normal position or motion, delicate nerve tissue can become choked or irritated.  If a thorough examination reveals malfunctioning areas of the spine, chiropractic adjustments are recommended to help correct this situation.

A chiropractic adjustment is the use of a specific force in a precise direction, applied to a joint that is fixated, or not moving properly.  Adjustments help return bones to a more normal position or motion, relieving pain.

There are many ways to adjust the spine.  Usually our doctor's hands or a specially designed instrument delivers a brief and highly accurate thrust.  After years of training, each doctor has selected a variety of methods and becomes skilled in their delivery.  Regardless of the technique used, each chiropractic adjustment is tailored to the patient's age, size, and unique spinal problem.

Adjustments help normalize spinal function and avoid bone and soft tissue degeneration.  When nervous system function improves in this way, the body can begin the natural healing process.

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