Could a chiropractic adjustment be the solution to your problems? Headaches and back pain can be both debilitating and excruciatingly painful. These two common conditions can impact many aspects of your everyday life such as your sleep and your productivity. The cause of your pain could be as simple as getting out of bed wrongly, lifting something incorrectly, the form of your golf swing or even the design of your mattress. No matter the cause, when you find yourself in a painful back situation, you’re likely to be seeking sources of relief and may consider a chiropractic adjustment. Many people may be reluctant to visit a chiropractor for the first time, but visiting a trained, licensed chiropractor, such as Toorak Chiropractor is perfectly safe and can be a very effective solution to your pain relief. People often feel relief after their first consultation, but for most several adjustments may be necessary.

What does a chiropractic adjustment feel like?

A correct chiropractic adjustment won’t hurt you, and this is what you can expect from the team at Toorak Chiropractor – a safe and effective treatment. Depending on your level of inflammation or tension, you may feel some brief minor discomfort. Nothing compared to the pain you may be in that has led you to make a chiropractic appointment. Most people will experience an immediate sense of relief and increased energy and mobility. This sensation is commonly described to as a ‘release’, an incredible feeling of alignment and restoration of your range of motion.

Are all patients adjusted and treated the same way?

No, each and every patient is unique and therefore has a unique care plan is tailored to your individual needs. On first consultation, each patient is assessed and examined for their health goals, age and overall physical condition. There are a wide variety of chiropractic techniques that are used, and a care plan is put together to accommodate your precise needs. Common techniques include:

• Traditional Manual Spinal Adjustments
• Activator Techniques
• Spinal Traction
• Drop Piece
• Pelvic Blocking
• Chiropractic Biophysics-Physics ( C.B.P )

Are chiropractic adjustments safe?

Yes, an adjustment is safe when it is performed by a person who is trained and licenced to deliver chiropractic care.

Can I adjust myself?

You may be wondering; can I adjust myself? The answer to this question is simply, NO. Not even trained chiropractors can adjust themselves. Firstly, an adjustment might not be what you think it is, for many people consider ‘cracking’ their back an adjustment, but truth be told it is much more than that. An adjustment is a specific maneuverer designed to either correct the positioning of a vertebrae or restore proper movement to a specific joint. Many chiropractors undertake detailed patient exams prior to adjusting patients, these examinations can even include x-rays.

It is important to understand that vertebrae can be misaligned in many different ways. A single vertebra has the ability to move in 16 different directions. A chiropractor is trained to determine and understand what direction the vertebrae has moved and how to perform a correctional adjustment accordingly. Cracking your own back without understanding the direction of movement of the vertebrae can cause you more damage and, or pain.

In short, no one has the ability to adjust themselves, not even chiropractors. You may be able to pop your own neck, knuckles or back, but you’re not fixing the problem, you could even be making it worse. Get in touch with the team at Toorak Chiropractor for a professional assessment.

Should still visit a chiropractor if I have no existing pain?

Yes, seeing a chiropractor to maintain healthy joint function and a healthy spine is a wonderful strategy for good health.

 

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