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What Is Spinal Manipulation and How Can It Help Me?

Written By Atlanta Spine and Wellness on January 2, 2024

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Spinal manipulation is a conservative, nonsurgical treatment option that addresses dysfunction or misalignment in the spine. Spinal misalignment can cause pain, stiffness, loss of mobility, and other issues that affect your quality of life. At Atlanta Spine & Wellness, we specialize in relieving pain and restoring function and mobility while enhancing overall wellness. Our highly skilled chiropractors can offer drug-free pain relief through spinal rehabilitation, spinal decompression, and spinal manipulation in Atlanta and Chamblee, GA. 

What Is Spinal Manipulation? 

Spinal manipulation is a method of chiropractic care that is also called chiropractic adjustment, spinal adjustment, and chiropractic manipulation. During the treatment, our chiropractor will use their hands or an instrument to apply force to your spine, limb, muscle, or joint. This will improve your alignment, restore function, and promote healing. A chiropractic adjustment is safe, effective, and non-invasive. Like all chiropractic therapies, it stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal itself rather than relying on prescription medications or more dangerous traditional medical treatments.

What Conditions Are Treated With Spinal Manipulation? 

We may recommend spinal manipulation to treat back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, headaches, and other health issues and symptoms. We may also combine spinal manipulation with other chiropractic therapies like massage therapy, spinal decompression therapy, and spinal rehabilitation therapy. Spinal manipulation can treat the following conditions:

  • Arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Repetitive stress and overuse injuries
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Auto injuries, work injuries, and sports injuries
  • Herniated discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Sciatica
  • Neuropathy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Sleep disorders
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Depression
  • Symptoms of pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause

Is Spinal Manipulation Painful? 

No, spinal manipulation is not painful, dangerous, or uncomfortable. Our chiropractors are highly skilled, educated, and trained and perform adjustments in a clinical setting. We take every precaution to preserve patient safety and comfort and mitigate risk.

What Are the Benefits of Spinal Manipulation? 

There are physical and mental benefits of spinal manipulation:

  • Reduced stress and increased sense of well-being
  • Reduced pain and inflammation
  • Improved circulation
  • Enhanced nervous system and immune system function
  • Improved mobility and range of motion
  • Better posture and balance
  • Relief of pressure on nerves, muscles, joints, discs, and vertebrae

Find Out if You’re a Good Candidate for Spinal Manipulation in Chamblee, GA

If you’re interested in finding out if you’re a good candidate for spinal manipulation in Chamblee or Atlanta, GA, visit us at Atlanta Spine & Wellness. Our chiropractors will identify and address the underlying cause of your pain and other symptoms and help you find relief. Schedule an appointment today to find out how our team can help you.


Posted In: Spinal Rehabilitation