Chiropractic Adjustments

Among our services we provide excellent Chiropractic care administering spinal adjustments and other joint and soft tissue manipulations.

What is an adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is the art of applying a precise force in a specific direction to a joint that is fixated and not moving properly, which may be irritating your nervous system. This restores motion to the joint, helping it gradually return to a more normal position and motion. The result of this safe and natural procedure is improved spinal function, improved nervous system function, and improved health.

Do adjustments hurt?

For most patients, chiropractic adjustments are painless. Some patients who are new to chiropractic treatments may involuntarily stiffen or resist the adjustment and feel a small amount of discomfort until they are able to relax during treatment. In addition, mild discomfort may be felt if the patient has had a recent trauma, such as whiplash, due to inflammation. However, many patients report a feeling of relief, calmness, and a sense of well being after the adjustment; others feel improved mobility.

What is the noise I hear during an adjustment?

When your vertebrae are adjusted, tiny pockets of gas are released from the joints, making a "popping" noise. It's the same sound you hear when you pop your knuckles. Not all patients hear this noise. It's not a sign that the adjustment is working or not working.

Are adjustments safe?

Dozens of research studies have documented the safety and effectiveness of chiropractic adjustments. They are significantly safer than taking medications or having spine surgery. Research shows complications from chiropractic adjustments are rare and random.

Can I adjust myself?

No. This is dangerous. Chiropractic adjustments need to be performed by a skilled professional.

Chiropractic Tables/Traction Units

Our office is well equipped with a Cox Flexion/Distraction Table, an Axial Traction unit, Intersegmental traction Units amongst other Chiropractic Adjustment Tables.

We get great results treating Disc Herniations with Flexion Distraction (Cox Technique) and axial traction in conjunction with specific Chiropractic Adjustments.

Physiotherapy/Rehab Modalities

Here at Lotus Chiropractic Center we have a variety of Electric Muscle Stimulation units, Therapeutic Ultrasound units, Light Therapy/Low Level Laser units, Infrared Light Therapy, Hydrocollators, Exercise/Rehab Equipment, Traction Units (Axial/Intersegmental/Cox Flexion Distraction), and much more.

X-Ray

We are equipped with a High Frequency X-ray machine and can take X-rays and see the actual films in a matter of minutes, all in the convenience of our office. What that means for our patients is there is no running around to other facilities and waiting days to get results of x-rays, saving our patients precious time.