Adjustment

Your spine is the foundation of your body’s movement and plays a crucial role in overall health. When the joints within the spine begin to restrict, it can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and an overall worsened quality of life. At Encore Chiopractic and Wellness, spinal adjustments are at the core of our chiropractic care, providing a natural, drug-free solution to improve your health and well-being.

Spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulations, are precise, controlled movements applied to specific joints in your spine. These adjustments improve joint mobility while relieving tension in the muscles and surrounding tissues. 

Dr. Jolley uses his expertise to ensure that adjustments are safe and tailored to your unique needs. 

Spinal adjustments are effective for a variety of conditions, including:

• Back and neck pain
• Headaches and migraines
• Poor posture
• Muscle tension and stiffness
• Sports or work-related injuries
• Scoliosis
• Wrist and ankle tightness

1. Pain Relief

Spinal adjustments help alleviate pain by improving joint mobility while allowing muscle tissues to release. Neurologically, receptors in the muscle tissue and joints called mechanoreceptors are stimulated during an adjustment. The stimulus then is sent up through the spinal cord where it is received by the brain. This influx of stimulus is able to distract the brain and suppress nociception, or pain signals, recognized by the brain. 

2. Improved Mobility and Flexibility

Restricted joints can limit your range of motion. Spinal adjustments restore proper joint function, helping you move more freely and with less pain.

3. Reduced Muscle Tension

When your spinal joints have restriction, it can lead to muscle imbalances and tension. Adjustments relax tight muscles, improving comfort and function as joints mobilize.

4. Enhanced Nervous System Function

Chiropractic adjustments create neurological responses in the forms of pain modulation, overall spatial awareness of the body, and improving range of motion. Decreased pain, heightened coordination and balance, and better mobility are all key concepts that lead to less stress your body and mind. 

5. Improved Posture

Poor posture can lead to spinal joint changes and chronic pain. Our society is dominated by flexion, or looking down/leaning forward. Over time, our spinal anatomy begins to follow suit and our skeletal structure begins to modify to support our consistent postural habits. Regular adjustments improve joint mobility issues, helping you maintain better posture and avoid future problems. Adjustments alone do not have the ability to correct posture or even improve it in the long term, in order to reach postural goals it takes a combination of joint motion, stability and exercises, and a conscious mind to break poor habits.

6. Holistic Wellness Benefits

By addressing spinal health, chiropractic care promotes overall well-being. Many patients report feeling more energetic, less stressed, and better able to focus after spinal adjustments. 

At Encore Chiropractic and Wellness, we prioritize your comfort and safety during every treatment. Here’s what to expect:

1. Comprehensive Assessment
   We’ll perform a detailed evaluation of your spine, discuss your symptoms, and create a personalized treatment plan.

2. Adjustments
   Dr. Jolley uses precise techniques to restore spinal mobility. You may hear a popping sound, which is simply gas being released from the joint—a completely normal part of the process. 

3. Ongoing Care and Guidance
   We’ll provide recommendations for exercises, stretches, and lifestyle changes to support your spinal health and prevent future issues.