Types of Chiropractic Care
Understanding the different types of chiropractic care can help you find the right practitioner for your specific needs.
Spinal Adjustments
The most common chiropractic treatment. A chiropractor uses controlled force to realign vertebrae in the spine, reducing pain, improving mobility, and restoring proper nervous system function. Most patients feel relief within a few visits.
Sports Chiropractic
Specialized care for athletes and active individuals. Sports chiropractors treat injuries like sprains, strains, and joint dysfunction while also helping optimize performance through improved biomechanics and targeted rehabilitation exercises.
Prenatal Chiropractic
Gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments that help manage back pain, pelvic alignment, and sciatica during pregnancy. The Webster technique is commonly used to help maintain proper pelvic balance as the body changes throughout each trimester.
Pediatric Chiropractic
Very gentle chiropractic care adapted for infants, children, and teens. Pediatric chiropractors use light-pressure techniques to address colic, ear infections, growing pains, and postural issues common in children who carry heavy backpacks.
Spinal Decompression
A non-surgical technique that gently stretches the spine using a traction table or motorized device. It creates negative pressure in the disc, which helps retract herniated or bulging discs and promotes healing of disc injuries and sciatica.
Chiropractic + Massage / Acupuncture
Many chiropractic clinics offer integrated care combining adjustments with registered massage therapy or acupuncture. This multi-modal approach addresses both structural alignment and soft tissue tension for more comprehensive pain relief.
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