The Benefits of a Back Adjustment

A back adjustment, which may also be known as a chiropractic adjustment or spinal manipulation, is a procedure performed by a chiropractor that involves applying a controlled force to the joints of the spine. The treatment is primarily carried out in order to correct the alignment of the spinal joints in order to improve the body’s functions and treat chronic pain, with back pain being the most commonly treated.  

Chiropractors are specially educated and trained healthcare professionals that specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system. This refers to the system of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissues that give our body form and movement. Chiropractic adjustments can be used to treat a range of different issues, including but not limited to:
 

• Neck pain

• Back pain

• Generalized chronic pain/chronic pain conditions 

• Headaches and migraines

• Arthritis 

• Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)

• Sport’s injuries

• Traumatic injuries 

Exactly which chiropractic adjustments you will need will depend on the type of problem you are experiencing and how severe it is.
 

What are the benefits of a back adjustment?

Chiropractic adjustments have been associated with a wide range of different benefits. We have compiled a list of the many, and perhaps surprising ways how a back adjustment brings overall wellness to your day to day life.
 

• Improved joint mobility and function, making it easier for you to move around

• Relaxing muscles and reducing tightness, which also strengthens them

• A decrease in the degeneration of joints and connective tissues, as often seen in patients diagnosed with arthritis

• Reducing inflammation throughout the body, which is responsible for many chronic conditions as well as ongoing discomfort and pain

• Improvement in blood circulation 

• Improved rate of healing and recovery following an injury

• Strengthened immune system, enabling patients to better fight off illness and infection 

• Improved nerve system function 

• Better function of all body systems such as respiratory, circulatory, digestive and more

• Improved quality of sleep, which can boost whole body wellness

• Enhanced mood, concentration, and focus

• Effective in relieving stress and anxiety 

• Reduction in headaches and migraines

• Prevention of future sport-related injury and enhanced athletic performance

• Support with pre-natal discomfort 

• Natural, drug-free pain relief thanks to the triggering of endorphins and reduction in inflammation

Chiropractic care may be considered holistic, but it is a non-invasive method for treating musculoskeletal issues and for most patients. This makes it a much more welcoming measure than undergoing surgery. It also enables patients to avoid long-term dependency on pain medication that only deals with the symptoms rather than the underlying cause. 

If you would like more information about chiropractic care including the benefits of back adjustments, please contact our office. Dr. Andre Knecht and our team of professionals in Sanford, NC are here to provide your pain relief.