Shreveport chiropractic adjustment and spinal adjustments are common terms used by chiropractic doctors to describe their methods of spinal manipulation, which often include spinal manipulation and vertebroplasty, which are types of surgery. These adjustments are performed to correct misalignment or subluxations in the spine and its underlying joints. In some cases, Shreveport chiropractic adjustment can help prevent injury and realign the spinal cord.

Chiropractors are experts at treating neck and back pain with spinal adjustments and manipulation. A subluxation occurs when one vertebra moves on its axis, creating pressure on adjacent joints. There are many different causes of subluxation, but chiropractic doctors know which problems are most likely to lead to this condition. Some of the most common causes of subluxations include degenerative disc diseases, muscle tension, and diseases affecting the spinal nervous system.

Shreveport chiropractic adjustment can either be passive or active. When you see someone move his or her leg back and forth, this would probably be an example of passive adjustment, where there is no direct movement of the joint being manipulated. In this case, the chiropractor’s hands are just passively manipulating the spine and joints without any effort on your part. An active adjustment involves some manual work, with the chiropractor moving his hands and arms through small movements to manipulate the spine and joints.

With an active range of motion, it may be easier for the chiropractor to apply sufficient force for the patient. However, when the force is applied in a certain area, it may not be effective if the precise area is being treated. With Shreveport chiropractic adjustment, there is a greater potential for the treatment to be more successful since the manipulation applies more pressure to the joint or skeletal system. The application of this pressure is achieved via either mechanical receptors or a soft tissue tract. Mechanical receptors are generally used during chiropractic adjustments whereas soft tissue targets are used for physiological range of motion issues.

Mechanical receptors are tools that help the chiropractor apply force to the spine and joints by affecting the mechanical cartilage and underlying bones. For example, the common lever is used to affect the extensor muscles in the back. By applying a greater force to these muscles, they will become more relaxed and this will decrease the pain a person feels in their joints. The Shreveport chiropractic adjustment starts with a passive range of motion to loosen the joint and then gradually moves the lever back and forth in a controlled fashion to target the mechanical receptors.

Chiropractic care is often used in conjunction with other healthcare strategies such as exercise, a healthy diet, and a good sleep schedule. While chiropractic treatment has been used for over one hundred years, there have been very few studies that have directly compared chiropractic care with traditional medicine and other forms of healthcare. However, compared to other conservative therapies, research into the short-term and long-term health effects of chiropractic adjustment has been performed. Studies have shown that chiropractic may benefit the musculoskeletal system and can even produce results that are better than those attained through more invasive treatments.

You’ll love the Shreveport chiropractic adjustment that Broadmoor Chiropractic Clinic provides. We have expertly served our patients with care for years. Call us today at (318) 868-5009 to learn more about how we can help.