Chiropractic adjustments use controlled, hands-on techniques or instruments to help improve joint motion and address certain musculoskeletal pain or stiffness. Your care is selected after a careful evaluation.
An adjustment is a controlled movement applied to a joint by hand or with an instrument. The technique, position, and amount of force are chosen according to your symptoms, examination, comfort, age, and health history.
For some people with low-back pain, spinal manipulation may provide small improvements in pain and function. It is one of several nondrug options, and the right plan may also include movement advice, exercise, other therapies, referral, or no adjustment at all.
The doctors begin with your story and examination, then explain whether an adjustment or another next step makes sense.
Adults with certain types of low-back or neck pain, joint stiffness, or reduced mobility may consider chiropractic care after an appropriate evaluation.
Your visit includes a health history, movement and orthopedic examination, a clear explanation, and care only when the doctor believes it is appropriate.
Cutshaw and Modern Chiropractic offer two western North Carolina locations, multiple technique options, and recommendations tied to your goals—not a preset package.
These concerns can have many causes. An evaluation helps determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and whether other testing, treatment, or referral is needed.
Call to discuss your visitWe review your symptoms, health history, medications, prior care, daily activities, and goals.
The doctor evaluates the affected area and screens for reasons to modify care, order testing, or refer.
When appropriate, the doctor selects a technique and position suited to your examination and comfort.
Your response is reviewed so the plan can be continued, adjusted, combined with other care, or changed.
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Every patient is different. These general answers do not replace an examination or individualized medical advice.
It is a controlled movement applied to a joint by hand or with an instrument. Techniques vary in speed, force, position, and whether a quick thrust is used. The doctor should explain the recommended approach before treatment.
Spinal manipulation is one of several nondrug options for acute or chronic low-back pain. Research suggests it may provide small improvements in pain and function for some people, but results vary and the evidence is not equally strong for every condition.
Many people tolerate treatment well, but temporary soreness, stiffness, headache, or increased discomfort can occur. Tell the doctor about pain, anxiety, prior injuries, or positioning limitations so the approach can be modified.
Mild, short-lived side effects are common. Serious complications have been reported but are rare. Risk depends on the body area, technique, and your health, which is why a careful history, examination, informed discussion, and appropriate referral matter.
Not automatically. Imaging should be recommended only when your history, examination, symptoms, or possible injury make it clinically useful. The doctor can explain whether an X-ray would change the next step.
There is no single schedule that fits everyone. The recommendation should reflect your diagnosis, goals, response, preferences, and whether you are improving. The plan can be changed or stopped when it is not helping.
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