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Why is an adjustment needed?
Joints that are not moving properly can cause muscles to spasm, place undue stress on ligaments, or compression on spinal nerves causing symptoms to appear throughout the body. Adjustments are needed to restore proper function to the joints that are not performing normally. Joints that do not move enough, force other joints to move too much. An adjustment adds motion to a joint, helping the bones to gradually return to a more normal motion and position.

What should I expect after an adjustment?

• Some patients report after an adjustment a feeling of relief and relaxation that can last for a day to a week. Patients often comment that they experience a better night's sleep and increased energy.
• Some patients report that their symptoms start to go away from the first adjustment, while others don't feel any immediate difference. If you don't feel a change, don't be discouraged. Often you are not aware of internal improvements.
• Some patients may feel discomfort after their first adjustment, ranging from a headache to just general fatigue. These symptoms may be similar to the ache you feel after exercising. In almost every case, this feeling goes away within the next couple adjustments.
• This discomfort is often due to a detoxification of the body after adjustments. As poisons leave the system, they could create a headache or slight head cold, even a slight fever and a feeling of lethargy. These symptoms of detoxification generally last no more than a few days and then you should see steady improvements.

For the treatment of acute and chronic conditions the best results are achieved when the patient can continue therapy while at home. The use of hot and cold stimulates your circulation to reduce swelling and increase blood flow, which will speed healing.

HOT- Hot towel or moist pack. DO NOT USE A DRY HEATING PAD.
COLD- Any form of ice therapy will work fine, however, do avoid hazardous conditions that could result in damage to your skin.
HOT -20 minutes, COLD- 10 minutes, HOT- 20 minutes.

A more complete and faster healing of your condition will occur if you follow a good program of home therapy.

Should you have any questions, please ask your doctor.