Care
Spinal adjustment
A spinal adjustment is a short, hands-on procedure in which the doctor applies a controlled force to a joint of the spine. It is for adults who want a chiropractor's hands-on care, and the doctor decides after an exam whether it fits you.
What a visit includes
A short talk about how you are doing
A hands-on check of the area
The adjustment, if your doctor recommends one
An itemized receipt for your records
Before you book
How long and how often
An adjustment visit runs about 15 minutes. After the exam, your doctor sets a plan and says how often to come. It is a recommendation, and you can change it.
What we do not claim
We do not promise a result or a number of visits, and we do not say an adjustment treats any condition. Results vary from person to person.
Some people feel sore for a day or so. Rare serious events, including stroke, have been reported after neck adjustments. Your doctor explains the risks before care, and you decide.
Each visit is charged by the line, at the fee in your written estimate, and paid at the visit. You can ask for a superbill.
Questions about this care
Will I hear a pop?
Sometimes. The sound is gas moving in the joint fluid. It does not show how well an adjustment went, and many adjustments make no sound.
Can I ask for a lighter touch?
Yes. Tell your doctor, who can adjust with less force or use an instrument.
Do I have to be adjusted at every visit?
No. You can decline any part of care at any visit.
Ask about an adjustment visit
The front desk sends the fee in writing before you book.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.