Chiropractic adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, are one of the main forms of chiropractic treatment to help the spine achieve optimal alignment and health. Dr. Vincent Gross and Dr. James Sites have a combined 55+ years of experience helping patients heal holistically without surgery and medication at Honest Spine Health in Glenshaw and Ross Township, PA. They are skilled and committed providers and are expert practitioners for conducting chiropractic adjustments on patients.
What are Chiropractic Adjustments?
Chiropractic adjustments are a procedure that uses a small instrument or the chiropractor's hands to apply either gentle or sudden force to the spinal joints. During the procedure, the patient often lies face down on a padded table while the chiropractor manually adjusts the spine. While there are more than 100 spinal manipulation techniques, chiropractors generally use seven main adjustment treatments.
- The Gonstead Adjustment readjusts the spine with a hands-on technique to help restore maximum mobility through the alignment of the discs. The Gonstead Adjustment is excellent for reducing pain and inflammation, improves recovery time, and assists in maintaining the proper function of the nervous system.
- Activator Treatments use a hand-held instrument that pulses quickly to apply force to the vertebrae, restoring motion to the vertebrae and joints. Activator Treatments are generally used for lower back pain, neck pain, and migraines.
- Flexion-Distraction Treatments use a specialized table to gently move the lower part of the body in slow, repetitive motions that help alleviate pressure off the spinal nerves. Flexion-Distraction is excellent in treating lumbar disc injuries, scoliosis, arthritis, sciatica, and leg and neck pain.
- Thompson Technique Treatments are also known as drop techniques and utilize low amplitude, high-velocity adjustments to improve spinal stability, relieve pain, improve sleep, and restore normal function of the nerves.
- Logan Basic Technique Treatments apply pressure to the sacral bone to realign the spine and pelvic muscles and release tension in the body.
- Diversified Technique Treatments use direct, rapid thrusts to the spine to allow the spinal fluid to flow freely, restore circulation, and help with spinal alignment. This treatment is effective for patients with whiplash, lumbar disc herniation, and misaligned bones and joints.
- Soft Tissue Therapy Treatments focus on the soft tissues of the body. Dr. Gross or Dr. James will conduct a clinical massage that can help improve blood flow, increase circulation, and release toxins.
Patients who visit Honest Spine Health in Glenshaw and Ross Township, PA, experience a reduction in pain and headaches, improvements to nervous system functionality, less stress, better posture, and a higher quality of life. If you are interested in achieving optimal health and wellness, contact Dr. Gross and Dr. James at Honest Spine Health.