What Are Chiropractic Adjustments?
Chiropractic adjustments—also known as spinal manipulations—are a hands-on technique used to correct misalignments in the spine and restore proper joint function. These precise, controlled movements help reduce nerve irritation, improve spinal mobility, and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Chiropractic care is a safe, non-invasive option for managing pain and improving overall physical function.
Adjustments are typically performed using the chiropractor’s hands or a specialized instrument (activator tool) and are tailored to each patient’s condition, comfort level, and needs.
How Chiropractic Adjustments Improve Function and Well-Being
At Demsky Chiropractic, we focus on restoring proper spinal alignment to support the nervous system and overall musculoskeletal function. Whether you’re dealing with acute pain, chronic issues, or just want to maintain better mobility, chiropractic adjustments can help your body perform at its best.
By correcting spinal misalignments, adjustments can:
Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve joint mobility and range of motion
Relieve pressure on nerves
Enhance posture and spinal health
Support better movement and physical performance
Promote long-term wellness and injury prevention
We also incorporate flexion-distraction technique when appropriate—a gentle, table-assisted method ideal for patients with disc issues or lower back pain.
On a cellular level:
Normalize nervous system function by improving communication between the brain and body through enhanced spinal alignment, allowing cells, tissues, and organs to function more efficiently.
Reduce pro-inflammatory cytokines and increase anti-inflammatory responses, helping to decrease cellular inflammation and promote tissue homeostasis.
Stimulate mechanoreceptors in the joints and muscles, which helps regulate muscle tone, improve proprioception (body awareness), and influence spinal cord and brain responses.
Enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage through improved joint motion and reduced muscular tension, aiding in the removal of cellular waste and delivery of oxygen and nutrients.
Promote the release of neuropeptides and endorphins, which are natural chemicals that help relieve pain, reduce stress, and support healing at the neurological level.
Modulate the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing the cellular effects of chronic stress and supporting balanced cortisol levels, which influence inflammation and immune function.
Encourage spinal and postural balance, reducing mechanical load on muscles, ligaments, and intervertebral discs—helping to prevent cell damage and degeneration over time.
Conditions Treated
Chiropractic care is effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
Lower Back Pain & Sciatica – Relieves pressure on spinal nerves and improves mobility.
Neck Pain & Headaches – Corrects upper spine misalignments that can contribute to tension and migraines.
Sports Injuries – Speeds up recovery and enhances performance by restoring joint function.
Auto Accident Injuries – Alleviates whiplash, soft tissue strains, and spinal misalignments.
Chronic Pain & Postural Issues – Helps manage long-term discomfort and supports better alignment.
AND MORE!