Manual Chiropractic Adjustment in Mooresville
The manual adjustment is the hands-on technique most people picture when they think of chiropractic. Dr. John Dudley uses his hands to deliver a precise, controlled movement to a restricted joint, which restores the motion the joint lost.
When a spinal joint stops moving the way it should, the muscles around it tighten and the nerves nearby get irritated. The adjustment frees the joint. Motion returns, the guarding eases, and the irritation settles. Most people feel looser right away, and the fuller benefit builds over a short course of care.
The technique is quick and specific. Some adjustments produce the familiar pop, which is gas releasing from the joint rather than bone cracking. It is not a measure of force, and the adjustment does its work whether the sound happens or not.
Manual adjustment suits most patients and most spinal complaints. When a lighter touch fits the patient or the case better, the instrument options do the same job with no manual thrust.
Instrument adjustment
Myofascial release
Vibracussor therapy
Ultrasound therapy
Intersegmental traction
Interferential therapy
All chiropractic care in Mooresville
Ready to get out of pain? We tailor the technique to you.
Schedule an appointmentor call 704-663-2010Common questions
Does the adjustment hurt?
No. Most people find it brings relief. You feel a quick, specific movement, sometimes with a pop, and the area loosens afterward.
What is the popping sound?
Gas releasing from the joint as it moves, not bone cracking. The adjustment works the same whether you hear it or not.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the problem. Many complaints ease within a few visits. You get a clear plan after the first exam.
This page is general education, not medical advice.
