Tacoma Chiropractor

How Chiropractic Adjustment Works

"Chiropractic" is a term of Greek origin that means "performed by hand," and manual adjustments have been the central form of chiropractic treatment ever since D. D. Palmer performed the first spinal adjustment back in 1895. Even from the beginning, chiropractic treatment has been about more than just back or neck pain; in that pioneering case, it actually restored a patient's hearing. But whether the adjustment is administered purely by hand or with the aid of modern instruments, the basic principles remain the same.

Chiropractic adjustments correct abnormalities in joint position called subluxations. A subluxation may occur due to traumatic accidents that dislodge the vertebrae, natural age-related changes that place stress on the spinal joints, other natural physical changes such as pregnancy, or years of musculoskeletal and postural imbalances. Newborns can even experience spinal misalignment during birth. These imbalances may inhibit joint movement, causing pain and stiffness. They can also encourage muscle strains and pinched nerves. Nerve impingement, in turn, can interfere with the communication between brain and body, leading to all kinds of physical dysfunction. By correcting your joint position and spinal alignment, we can therefore relieve or minimize troublesome symptoms.

Conditions Treated by Tacoma Chiropractic Care

Our friendly and professionally trained staff can make use of chiropractic care to address an amazingly long list of problems. Examples include:

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  • Acute injuries - Whiplash, herniated discs, workplace injuries and sports injuries are just a few of the many acute injuries that can benefit from spinal adjustments.
  • Chronic pain conditions - Osteoarthritis, sciatica, cervical radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines and other forms of chronic pain can be managed without relying on painkillers, thanks to chiropractic care.
  • Pediatric conditions - Babies and children can benefit immensely from spinal adjustments that enable their growing bodies to develop and function normally. Chiropractic care can minimize childhood problems such as colic, ear infections and asthma.
  • Senior issues - Senior bodies often need extra help maintaining pain, free range of motion. Chiropractic care is a safe, non-pharmaceutical means of achieving this goal.

Our Tacoma Chiropractor is Ready to Help Improve Your Life

Your Tacoma chiropractor can combine chiropractic care with other non-invasive modalities to create your own personalized health program. Take a major step toward a higher quality of life contact us at (253) 214-7594 today for an appointment at Tacoma Chiropractic Center!