Extremity Adjustments vs Classic Adjustments

Most people are familiar with classic chiropractic adjustments. It's actually what chiropractors are best known for – so much so that most people aren't aware of the various other chiropractic care techniques used. One of these techniques is extremity adjustments. What are these, and how do they differ from classic adjustments? Our team at Beyond Medical in Altamonte Springs answers these questions below.

Classic Adjustments

Classic adjustments are those that focus on the spinal column. They are typically used to address back and neck pain, herniated discs, nerve compression in the back or neck, and similar issues.

Extremity Adjustments

Extremity adjustments are those that focus on bones and joints that do not lie within the spinal column. These are typically used to treat issues like shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow mobility, ankle pain, and more.

Which One Do I Need?

The type of adjustment needed depends on the individual patient and their specific condition. While each type of adjustment has specific areas it addresses, both can be used for various issues. For example, knee pain may not be due to an issue in the knee but instead misalignment or nerve compression in the back. In such a case, classic adjustments would be used to address the root of the problem.

Likewise, shoulder pain and elbow mobility could be caused by an issue directly in the shoulder or elbow. Extremity adjustments would be used in this case. However, they might also be caused by misalignment, tension, herniated discs, or nerve compression in the upper back. In this case, classic adjustments are necessary.

Our team begins with a full evaluation of your symptoms and musculoskeletal system to determine where exactly the root cause lies. Once determined, our chiropractor will recommend the best type of adjustments and other techniques to provide relief.

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