About the Adjustment

Specific biomechanical adjustments are performed for the restoration of optimum function. The body adapts structurally to optimize function in its environment. Optimum structure influences optimum function of the soft tissues including the supportive structures and neural elements. The primary effects of manipulation are intra-capsular. Specific adjustments correct inter-osseous disrelationships. Some results are increased circulation, speed of healing and relief from symptoms. Chiropractic adjustments are designed to realign the multiple intersegmental vertebral disrelationships, which cause hypomobility and a lack of joint play. Chiropractic adjustments are directed towards the treatment of the misaligned and fixated vertebra in the spine. Adjustments can result in stretching of the hypertonic muscles in the neck, midback, and low back inducing relaxation through tendon and muscle spindle mediated reflex arcs. The reduction of muscle spasms and misaligned vertebral segments decreased pain, increases range of motion, and decreases nerve root pressure. The chiropractic adjustment, together with soft tissue manipulation of the spine, serves to reduce the misaligned vertebrae and alleviate muscle spasms of the paravertebral musculature and contiguous structures. It has been found that muscle spasms (myofascitis) lead to increased axial compressive loading of the spinal column with a compression of the intervertebral disc. This phenomenon causes the interspinous, interlaminar, and intertransverse ligaments to become lax and affords less support when vertebrae are forced together. The correction of the phenomenon with chiropractic care creates a spinal column that is biomechanically sound. There have been numerous studies performed which indicate that the use of manipulative therapy is proven to be efficacious in treating the conditions which result from neuromusculoskeletal system dysfunction. Our office will utilizes adjustments and monitors the progress. Our goal is to return the mechanics of his spine to a normal functioning pattern. Chiropractic adjustments involve the application of accurately determined and specifically directed manual forces to the body. The objective is mobility in areas that are restricted, whether the restrictions are within the joint, connective tissues, or in the muscles. The outcomes may be the improvement of posture, the improvement of function elsewhere in the body, and the enhancement of the sense of well being. Chiropractic adjustments can result in fewer incidents which serve to aggravate the condition at either work or home . If any treatment can be of assistance, in performing their activities of daily living at either work or home, then such treatment should be continued. This not only demonstrates the efficacy of care, but in the long run it is more cost effective to keep function, than utilizing treatments which have little or no apparent effect.