What is an adjustment?
Chiropractors are physicians who do not use drugs or surgeries in their treatments. Their primary mode of treatment is called an “adjustment.” This can be accomplished either by using their hands, the use of specialized hand instruments or with the aid of specialized tables.
The chiropractic model of disease is based upon the concept of nerve irritation or inflammation. Every tissue in the body is affected by the nervous system. Irritation to a nerve can result in the impaired function of tissues supplied by that nerve. A nerve can be irritated as it exits the spine, crosses over joints or as it passes through muscle fibers.
An adjustment is a precisely directed force to the vertebra or joint which aids in normalizing nerve function. Often a “pop” or cavitation is heard during an adjustment. People may think this is “bone rubbing on bone,” but that is not true. Movable joints are encased in a flexible tissue called a joint capsule. The capsule restricts excessive motion of the joint, but it also secretes fluid to lubricate and provide nutrition to the joint surfaces. This “closed system” creates a vacuum. By applying a specific force to the joint, the joint capsule is stretched, gasses are released from the joint fluid and the vacuum is released creating a “pop” or cavitation. Research has shown that a cavitation is not needed to restore proper joint motion or for an adjustment to be effective. In fact, there are several chiropractic techniques where no cavitation is heard, which are highly successful in the treatment on neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
The chiropractic model of disease is based upon the concept of nerve irritation or inflammation. Every tissue in the body is affected by the nervous system. Irritation to a nerve can result in the impaired function of tissues supplied by that nerve. A nerve can be irritated as it exits the spine, crosses over joints or as it passes through muscle fibers.
An adjustment is a precisely directed force to the vertebra or joint which aids in normalizing nerve function. Often a “pop” or cavitation is heard during an adjustment. People may think this is “bone rubbing on bone,” but that is not true. Movable joints are encased in a flexible tissue called a joint capsule. The capsule restricts excessive motion of the joint, but it also secretes fluid to lubricate and provide nutrition to the joint surfaces. This “closed system” creates a vacuum. By applying a specific force to the joint, the joint capsule is stretched, gasses are released from the joint fluid and the vacuum is released creating a “pop” or cavitation. Research has shown that a cavitation is not needed to restore proper joint motion or for an adjustment to be effective. In fact, there are several chiropractic techniques where no cavitation is heard, which are highly successful in the treatment on neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
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Moda, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Auto/PIP insurance and Oregon Workers Compensation insurance.
We do not accept Oregon or Washington Medicaid, Oregon Health Plan or Pacific Source Community Solutions.
For specific questions about your insurance plan call us at 541-296-1900 and we would be happy to check your benefits.