It's what chiropractors are known for.

If you don't know anything else about them, you know that they do this.

You might not know what they're called, but you can describe them if you need to. The build-up of pressure along the spine as the chiropractor works, that pop, and then a wave of relief.

They're called spinal adjustments, and they're what makes the infamous popping sounds you always hear about.

They're what chiropractors use to treat back pain along with many other symptoms.

If you’re feeling squeamish about visiting the chiropractor in fear of the pop, we’re taking a deep dive into spinal adjustments, discussing all your questions and hesitations in this post so you can go visit your local chiropractor completely ready for your spinal adjustment.

Understanding Your Chiropractor's Techniques

Whether you have been hurt in a car accident, sports injury, or you just have a nagging pain that won't go away, your chiropractor has an extensive toolbox of treatment techniques that can solve your problem.

Part of the appeal of chiropractic care is the natural and noninvasive approach they take to their treatment methods. That means no surgery and no potentially addictive medication. 

Instead, with chiropractic care, you receive treatment that is manual and holistic. When you come in with a pain symptom, your chiropractor understands the inner workings of your body's spine, musculoskeletal system, and nervous system. 

Quick fact: A little secret that chiropractors keep in their mind when treating patients is that the actual culprit of your pain symptom is typically either upstream or down-stream. That means your chiropractor will check the muscles, joints, and bones above and below your pain symptom to see if your nagging injury is just a front for an issue that is actually occurring someplace else. 

So what are these many techniques that your chiropractor stores in their toolbox?

Let's jump into them.