If you’re ready to get your body and mind functioning optimally, visit Dr. Kristie Graham at Dr. Kristie Chiropractic in Gretna, LA, for chiropractic adjustments.
Guide to Chiropractic Adjustments: What They Are and How They Benefit You
Getting adjusted by a chiropractor sounds like such a simple thing to some and such a scary thing to others. Below, Dr. Kristie and our team at Dr. Kristie Chiropractic in Gretna, LA, share how chiropractic adjustments work, their safety, and some of the many benefits you can achieve with them.
What Are Adjustments, and Are They Safe?
Adjustments are a method used for shifting misaligned bones back into their proper place. This can be done through hands-on adjustments or the use of a handheld instrument. Adjustments are considered safe for most patients, although it’s always important to provide a full and accurate medical history to ensure there are no potential risks.
The goal of adjustments is to restore alignment and balance throughout the musculoskeletal system, but why is this so important? Any time a bone shifts out of place, it can put strain and pressure on the surrounding muscles and other soft tissues, which can lead to injuries, pain, and chronic tension.
When that misaligned bone is in the spinal column, the effects can be even greater. Within the spinal column sits your spinal cord, which controls many of your voluntary and involuntary functions. A misalignment can compress a nerve, which can impair everything from organ function to your ability to concentrate.
Benefits of Adjustments
Restoring alignment can provide many different benefits, but they can vary according to how a misalignment has impacted the individual. Some benefits include the following:
- Relief from back and neck pain
- Relief from pain in the extremities
- Reduction in tension and inflammation
- Recovery from sports, auto accident, or work injuries
- Headache and migraine relief
- Improved posture
- Increased range of motion
- Relief from sciatica symptoms
- Improved blood circulation
- Improved digestion
- Better quality sleep
- Improved energy, mood, and mental clarity
- Improved organ function
All of these and other benefits are gained through natural methods, so you don’t have to worry about invasive techniques or addictive substances.
Learn more about chiropractic adjustments and the role they can play in your health, wellness, and relief by visiting Dr. Kristie and the team at Dr. Kristie Chiropractic in Gretna, LA. Call (504) 636-6036 to schedule an appointment today.