Why Don’t All Chiropractors Adjust the Same Way?

Did you know there are currently over 130 recognized chiropractic techniques practiced by doctors around the world? This means visiting different chiropractic offices can lead to very different experiences as a patient.

All chiropractic care aims to restore alignment and function of the joints in your body, but this can be accomplished in a large variety of ways. Some doctors use hands-on methods while others elect to utilize adjusting tools such as an activator or an arthrostim machine. Some techniques require special tables, patient and doctor positions, and instructions for breathing or movement during the adjustment itself.

It's important to know that all recognized chiropractic techniques have shown results in patient care. Some patients may respond better to one technique over another, and this is why it’s important to find a chiropractor that suits your own specific health and wellness needs.

It’s also important to remember that one poor experience with a technique or adjustment does not mean chiropractic care can’t help you reach a pain-free state of being. It might simply mean your body will react and respond better to another doctor or another technique. Don’t be afraid to try multiple doctors within a company or clinic to test how your body reacts to different adjusting styles!