How to Get a Chiropractic Neck Adjustment

If you've been experiencing chronic neck and spinal pain, a visit to the chiropractor for an adjustment may benefit you more than traditional medical treatment. You may feel a little nervous at the idea of a chiropractic adjustment, but you shouldn't. Multitudes of patients have reported success with chiropractic treatments. Here's what to expect when you visit the chiropractor for neck and spinal problems.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Learn the benefits of chiropractic treatment. These include better circulation, the removal of lactic acid from the body, increased delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the blood, better flexibility, a reduction in pain and soreness, fewer muscle spasms and a lowered chance of future injury.

2. Have the chiropractor find out which vertebrae in your neck are out of alignment. Lie face down on the chiropractor's table with your feet hanging off the edge and your arms hanging down loosely. The chiropractor may use a light force activator on each vertebra to ascertain its alignment (or lack thereof) and to slide it gently back into place.

3. Get a more physical adjustment. Lie on your back on the chiropractor's table, feet shoulder-width apart, hands relaxed at your sides. The chiropractor grasps your head in his hands at the base of your neck. He moves your head from side to side and pops the neck back into alignment.

Tips & Warnings

• A chiropractic activator is a short thin rod with a rubber foot and an adjustable spring tension device. It delivers a small controlled mechanical shock to the specific area in need of treatment when pushed down.

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