ADJUSTMENTS/ MANIPULATION
The Chiropractic Adjustment is a form of physical manipulation that is unique to the chiropractic profession. Although practitioners from other healthcare fields can perform "manipulations," only chiropractors are trained and licensed to locate, analyze and correct the vertebral subluxation and its compontents. The method of application of the chiropractic adjustment can vary widely from chiropractor to chiropractor, however, the intent of the adjustment remains the same. The intent is to affect the neurophysiology of a vertebral motion segment and the associated tissues. In other words, the adjustment is designed to help restore normal joint and nerve function in a subluxated segment of the spine. This is important because when a joint or vertebral segment becomes "subluxated" the joint loses proper motion and hence, proper funciton. When this happens, the effects and manifestions of a subluxation can vary widley. In our office, Dr. Uhlmansiek is skilled and experienced in a variety of techniques ranging from the traditional high velocity, low amplitude methods (most commonly associated with the chiropractic profession) to extreemly light force and more neurologically based adjustments performed either by hand or by the implementation of highly specialized instruments. This wide range of skill sets allows nearly all patients who seek us out, to find just the right type of adjustments for them!
