Care
Spinal adjustment
A spinal adjustment is a specific movement of a joint in the spine, made by your doctor's hands, for adults whose backs, necks or joints feel stiff or sore.
Your doctor chooses the technique after the exam and tells you what to expect before starting. If you would like a lighter technique, ask. We offer those too.
What a visit includes
- 01
A conversation
Your doctor asks about your history, your daily routine and what you want from care.
- 02
An exam
Movement, posture and the joints that bother you, checked by hand.
- 03
A plan
Explained to you before any care begins, with the choice to say no.
- 04
The adjustment
Only if your doctor recommends it and you agree. You can ask to stop at any time.
What to know
How long and how often
Your doctor sets a plan after the exam and reviews it with you as you go. We do not promise a number of visits.
What we do not claim
We do not claim that adjustments cure disease, replace medical care or work for everyone. Results vary.
Risks, said plainly
Soreness after an adjustment is common and usually brief. Rare serious risks exist, including injury to an artery in the neck after a neck adjustment. Your doctor explains them first, and you can decline.
When to see a physician first
Tell us about a recent injury or surgery, bone thinning, or blood thinners. Your doctor may send you to a physician before adjusting.
Questions about this care
Will an adjustment hurt?
Most people feel pressure and sometimes hear a pop. Some feel sore for a day. Tell your doctor what you feel, and the technique changes.
Do I have to be adjusted at the first visit?
No. The first visit is a conversation, an exam and a plan. You decide whether to go ahead with an adjustment that day.
Ready to talk it through?
Book a first visit, or call the front desk with a question first.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.