A chiropractic adjustment is a gentle “low-force” technique to introduce movement into joints that may be “hypo-mobile” or “restricted”. A joint or spinal segment that is not moving correctly may contribute to excessive strain on the surrounding ligaments, muscles and joints as they compensate for the lack of movement. The adjustment is designed to improve range of motion and flexibility, while decreasing muscle spasm and pain. This is achieved through stimulation of spinal reflexes and modulation of the pain perception areas of the central nervous system. Some effective adjunctive to chiropractic care are core stabilization exercises, medical acupuncture and active release techniques®.
