The Difference between an Adjustment and Spinal Manipulation

If you're dealing with back pain, it's important to consider your treatment options to find what works best for you. At West Loop Spine & Stability and Wicker Park Spine & Stability  in Chicago, IL, our caring team is here to help you find relief through spinal adjustments and spinal manipulation in Wicker Park and the West Loop. We also serve the neighborhoods of Fulton Market, West Town, Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, and Logan Square. Here, we'll take a look at the difference between the two.

Spinal Manipulation and Adjustments: The Similarities

Both spinal manipulation and adjustments are effective chiropractic and physical therapy treatment methods that can lead to improved mobility and lessened pain. Both options are painless and provide patients with lasting relief from pain.

Spinal Manipulation and Adjustments: The Differences

When you get a spinal manipulation treatment, different parts of your spine are moved through passive ranges of motion. This is often in the form of a slow stretch. This treatment works by loosening muscles that are tight and may be contributing to imbalances. Both chiropractors and physical therapists perform spinal manipulation.

An adjustment is what most people think of when they picture chiropractic care. During an adjustment, your chiropractor presses quickly on a joint, sometimes causing a popping noise. Adjustments are generally performed with a relatively higher velocity to realign the spine and improve mobility of the joints.

Both types of treatment are effective parts of comprehensive chiropractic and physical therapy care plans.

The Benefits of Physical Therapy

If you are recovering from an injury or surgery or are looking for chronic pain relief, physical therapy could be just what you are looking for. We can provide corrective exercises that can help increase your strength, increase your flexibility, and increase circulation the affected areas of your body. Physical therapy can also be a good compliment to any spinal adjustments you get.

Get Help from Back Pain at West Loop Spine & Stability and Wicker Park Spine & Stability in the Neighborhoods of Chicago, IL

If you're struggling with back pain, you're not alone. Serving Wicker Park and the West Loop residents, we at West Loop Spine & Stability and Wicker Park Spine & Stability in Chicago, IL, are here to help you feel your best. Not sure whether spinal manipulation or adjustment is the right fit for you? No worries. We'll walk you through your options and develop a treatment plan that makes sense for your needs. Reach out to us today to set up your first appointment. We also serve the neighborhoods of Fulton Market, West Town, Ukrainian Village, Bucktown, and Logan Square.