Edwardsville chiropractor, chiropractor in Edwardsville, IL

Chiropractic Adjustments / Manipulation

The term "adjustment" refers to the specific manipulation chiropractors apply to vertebrae or other joints throughout the body that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally. The objective of the chiropractic treatment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability and improved function.

The adjustment made by the chiropractor consists of a high velocity, short lever arm thrust applied to a vertebra, which is often, but not always, accompanied by an audible release of gas (joint cavitation). The audible sound is caused by the release of oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide, which releases joint pressure (cavitation).

Dr.'s Clinton & Brooke Frye have extensively studied several types of adjusting techniques in order for them to better treat patients' differing needs and preferences. Some of the adjusting and manipulative techniques they utilize are:

• Diversified
• Thompson
• Cox Flexion/ Distraction
• Activator
• SOT
• Soft Tissue Techniques (PIR, ART, PNF, Trigger Point Release)
• Soft Tissue Massage