Chiropractic adjustments and treatments are safe, natural, effective forms of treatment. They treat various musculoskeletal pains and injury.  

Chiropractor treatments should be performed by professionals who are Doctors of Chiropractic and are fully licensed. You should seek a chiropractor that uses evidence-based techniques to treat their patients.  

Chiropractic care provided by professionals is completely safe. It’s a gentle and a natural path to a healthy recovery. It also reduces or eliminates need for over-the-counter medication or prescription drugs.  

What is chiropractic adjustment?  

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which licensed chiropractors use their hands or a small instrument to apply pressure to a joint in the body. This can be on the neck, back, shoulder, knee, or almost any other part of the body.  

Chiropractic adjustments can restore movement and mobility to the joint. It can also improve your body’s overall physical function. An adjustment realigns your body back to its natural form. This can improve blood and oxygen flow.  

Why do I hear a popping noise?  

When you get a manual adjustment, you will sometimes hear a “popping” sound. When your vertebrae or spine is adjusted, tiny pockets of gas are released from the joints. The popping noise is the same sound you hear if you pop your knuckles. It is completely safe and should not be cause for concern.  

However, not all patients hear this noise when they receive an adjustment. An adjustment can be successful with or without producing a popping noise.  

A Natural and Holistic Form of Treatment  

Chiropractic care is one of the safest forms of treatment because it is natural and holistic. It helps avoid invasive and risky surgery. Surgery can lead to many complications and have long recovery periods. In addition, people can often become addicted to pain killers. This can lead to drug-dependency and opioid addiction.  

Natural chiropractic care is used to promote the body’s natural ability to heal itself. When your spine optimally functions, your body is in a better position to heal itself. This can provide you with long-term pain relief.  

Are there any risk or side effects of chiropractic adjustments?  

The risk associated with chiropractic care is extremely low and rare. It should be noted that there is risk with any type of treatment. However, chiropractic treatment is one of the safest, most effective forms of treatment. 

Side effects of chiropractic treatment are also generally mild. Typically, any soreness resolves within 24 hours of treatment. Patients new to chiropractic treatment might feel mild soreness or discomfort following treatment. This is completely normal and can be a sign that the body is working to repair and heal itself.  

Your body might also just be stiff and not used to moving in the way it does during an adjustment. As treatment continues, you will be less likely to experience soreness. Your body will begin to adjust to the different types of movements and exercises. It will also begin to strength the muscles used for different rehabilitative exercises.  

What to Expect at the Chiropractor  

At your first appointment, a chiropractor will give you a full evaluation. They will go over your medical history and any concerns. Then they will create an individualized treatment plan specifically designed for you.  

The treatment plan will be custom to your body and type or injury/pain. This will allow for the safest form of treatment and most effective results.  

The doctor of chiropractic will then perform a series of treatments. The can include manual adjustments, soft tissue work, dry needling, or cupping. These treatments aim to to treat your injury and surrounding muscles and tissue. The chiropractor may also guide you through and prescribe rehabilitative exercises. These are designed to strengthen the muscles and surrounding areas.  

Different Types of Chiropractic Adjustments

There are several different types of treatments that the chiropractor can use. A chiropractor is trained to know which type of treatments are best.  

Chiropractors have the ability to adjust almost any movable joint in the body. The goal of chiropractic care is to find the root cause of the issue. Then design a treatment plan that provides long-term results.  

Chiropractic Adjustments are Safe for Treating:  

• Back Pain  
• Neck Pain  
• Cervical Herniated Disc  
• Headaches  
• Sciatica Pain  
• Hip Pain  
• Scoliosis Pain  
• High Blood Pressure  
• Low Energy  
• Sports Injury  
• Pre or post-pregnancy pain  

Get Treated at Kaizo Health   

Our goal at Kaizo Health is to always get you back to feeling 100%. Our doctors provide treatment to help you be pain-free. We also have a dedicated team that will work with you and your insurance. We want to make sure you get the most from your benefits. You should experience relief for as little cost to you as possible. If you are ready to experience relief from the pain, make an appointment to see us now.     

Kaizo Health offers locations in Rockville, MD; Landover, MD; Fort Washington, MD; and Fairfax, VA. Our doctors an evidence-based approach by combining chiropractic care and individualized rehabilitative exercises. We provide the treatment and resources you need to recover your health. We are here to help! If you’d like more information, check out our blog. You can also take our free virtual self-assessment on app here.