Manual Chiropractor Adjustments

Manual chiropractic adjustments of the spine describes techniques where the hands are used to manipulate, massage, mobilize, adjust, stimulate, apply traction to, or otherwise influence the spine and related tissues.

The medicinal use of spinal manipulation can be traced back over 3000 years to ancient Chinese writings. Hippocrates, the “Father of Medicine” used manipulative techniques as did the ancient Egyptians and many other cultures.

A manual chiropractic adjustment typically involves a high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra causing an audible popping sound. Although there may be minor discomfort it usually only lasts for a short time if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the patient tenses up during this chiropractic care. In many cases relief can be noticed rather soon after the adjustment.

If you believe you could benefit from manual chiropractic adjustments, schedule your free consultation today. Wetherington Chiropractic Clinic sees patients in Savannah and Pooler.