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If your lower back has bothered you, you are not alone.

In other words, eight out of ten adults will experience low back problems at some time in their lives. Most symptoms of low back pain are blamed on poor muscle tone in the back, muscle tension, spasms, ligament or muscle tears, and joint problems.

Generally speaking, in the past individuals have subjected themselves to prolonged bed rest, uncomfortable traction, heavy sedation, injections, and surgery.

There is a safer, more natural approach to healing the back: Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic

Doctors of Chiropractic medicine (D.C.s) adjust the spine with controlled low—force manual or specialized tool-assisted devices to move the spinal vertebrae back to their normal positions. A chiropractor will sometimes also adjust the joints of the neck, arms, and legs. Spinal adjustments may relieve a spectrum of ailments such as headaches, certain types of migraines, menstrual cramps, allergies, asthma, stomach disorders, spastic colon, and arm, hand, and leg pain that's due to dysfunction of the neck or lower back. Some patients with asthma and emphysema turn to chiropractic care to release tension in the chest. Research is helping to determine if manipulation of the neck helps the ears drain properly, thus alleviating otitis media -- the ear infection that plagues children.

What Happens During a Chiropractic Examination?

A chiropractor will take a medical history, conduct physical, neurological, and orthopedic examinations. Chiropractic physicians spend a considerable amount of time assessing posture, examining the spine, testing reflexes, joint motion, and muscle strength. X-rays and other diagnostic images are often used to locate vertebral dysfunction and to rule out disorders like tumors or fractures, which require the attention of other healthcare experts.

How Much Training Do Chiropractors Have?

Chiropractors are licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. A rigorous course of study is necessary to receive a degree of Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.). According to Chiropractic Truth, there are over 60,000 D.C.s practicings in the United States. All state licensing boards require two to four years of undergraduate education and completion of a four-year chiropractic college course.

Doctors of chiropractic are uniquely trained in structural health and are highly skilled in spinal manipulation.

When you visit a doctor of chiropractic, you will know that your doctor is qualified to perform the procedures skillfully and safely and that your chiropractor is concerned about your health and wellness.

Is Chiropractic Care The Right Choice?

A recent federal study by the Agency for Health Care Policy & Research concluded that spinal manipulation was one of the preferred early treatments for LBP. Doctors may refer patients to chiropractors or work in conjunction with a chiropractic practitioner to give patients optimal care. Many insurance companies cover chiropractic care, and hospitals are offering access and/or staff privileges to chiropractors.

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Low Force Adjusting With Activator

When most people think about chiropractic care, they picture a chiropractor twisting or cracking someone’s spine to provide pain relief. If you have considered chiropractic treatment but feel nervous about being “cracked,” you are not alone.

Low-force chiropractic techniques offer a gentler approach without forceful twisting, popping, or cracking of the spine. These methods are designed to deliver effective, targeted care while helping patients feel comfortable throughout their treatment.

Some of the low-force techniques we may use include the Activator Method, NIMMO Trigger Point Therapy, and other forms of manual therapy. Your treatment can be customized based on your condition, comfort level, and individual needs.

Here are some reasons why we may choose low-force adjusting over a manual adjustment:

Gentle and Precise

Low-force adjusting is a gentle way to move bones into proper alignment.

We’ve had many skeptics in our office who couldn’t believe this could replace a manual adjustment. The adjusting tool produces a high-velocity, low-amplitude force—the same force a manual adjuster trains to achieve.

However, it is delivered through a small adjusting tip instead of through the chiropractor’s hands. This allows the force to be delivered more precisely. The tool also fires 10 times faster than your muscles can react, helping eliminate muscular guarding.

Suitable for All Ages

Low-force adjusting can be effective for people of all ages, from babies to older adults, including patients with osteoporosis.

Because the technique is gentle and controlled, it can be adjusted according to each patient’s age, condition, and comfort level.

Consistent and Reproducible

The adjusting device can be dialed up or down depending on which area of the spine or extremity is being adjusted.

Its reproducibility also allows treatments to remain consistent between visits. You can expect the chiropractor to deliver the same controlled adjustment from one visit to the next.

Patients sometimes ask whether these low-force chiropractic techniques are new. They aren’t! We suspect they are not considered as “mainstream” because watching someone receive a low-force chiropractic adjustment may not appear as entertaining. Watch the video above for a preview.

In summary, low-force chiropractic care can be an excellent solution for you or your loved one. These techniques are gentle, specific, safe, and reproducible. They offer an effective approach to supporting pain relief, improving spinal alignment, and helping you work toward your individual chiropractic goals.