Spinal Manipulation Technique

Spinal manipulation, often called a chiropractic adjustment, targets vertebrae with abnormal movement patterns. Your chiropractor applies a quick, controlled force to the joint, sometimes producing an audible pop as gas releases from the joint fluid — a normal, harmless part of the process, not a sign that anything has shifted out of place.

We assess thoroughly before we adjust anything, and use a combination of manual and instrument-based techniques depending on what your body responds to best.

You'll typically lie face-down on a padded treatment table. Your chiropractor locates the restricted joint and applies a brief, controlled thrust — the whole adjustment takes seconds, though the visit includes assessment and other techniques around it.