Are you ready to experience lasting pain relief? Dr. David Hoff, Dr. Todd Trinkley, and Dr. James Millen at Hoff Chiropractic Clinic in Indiana and North Apollo, PA, offer spinal adjustments and other effective techniques to help you make it happen.
Quick Guide to Spinal Adjustments
While many people have embraced chiropractic care, there are still some who are intimidated or uncertain about spinal adjustments and whether they can actually relieve pain. Below, Dr. Hoff, Dr. Trinkley, and Dr. Millen at Hoff Chiropractic Clinic in Indiana and North Apollo, PA, answer some common questions to give you the clarity and peace of mind you need to seek chiropractic care.
How Are Adjustments Performed?
There are various types of adjustments, and how they are done can vary depending on the type. Generally, a chiropractor begins by assessing the spinal column and detecting misaligned areas. Using either their hands or a small instrument, a controlled force is applied to that area that moves any misaligned bones back into their proper place.
How Does This Process Provide Relief?
Each of your spinal bones will normally stack neatly on top of one another. They are surrounded and supported by discs and various soft tissues, such as muscles and nerves. When a bone becomes misaligned and is no longer in its proper place, it puts unnecessary pressure on the discs and soft tissues.
Unfortunately, this can lead to many sources of pain, including muscle tension, nerve compression, strains, herniated discs, and more. Such issues can lead to pain and symptoms throughout the body. For example, a herniated disc in the lower back can lead to sciatica, which can cause pain in the hips, legs, and feet.
Adjustments ensure that each bone is in its proper place. This takes any undue pressure off the surrounding spinal components and naturally relieves any related symptoms.
When Are Adjustments Used?
Adjustments have proven effective at treating many different symptoms, injuries, and conditions. Some include the following:
- Lower, upper, and mid back pain – both acute and chronic
- Neck pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint pain
- Nerve compression
- Sciatica
- Disc issues
- Auto injuries
- Work injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tension and stiffness
- Posture issues
- Chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis
- Range of motion problems
Adjustments are the foundation of chiropractic care as they help restore balance and alignment to the body. However, they are typically combined with other techniques to provide each patient with the most optimized healing and relief.
Experience spinal adjustments for yourself by visiting Dr. Hoff, Dr. Trinkley, and Dr. Millen at Hoff Chiropractic Clinic. You can schedule an appointment at our Indiana office at (724) 479-0442 or our North Apollo office at (724) 478-5361.