Manual Spinal (Diversified) Manipulation

When you have back pain or pain in other joints from an injury that isn’t improving with conventional treatments, such as medication, chiropractic care or physiotherapy may provide relief. Manual spinal manipulation is a common type of treatment used in chiropractic care for injuries or other sources of pain, such as disorders or diseases. At Estner Injury Center, we provide manual spinal manipulation and other services in Rhode Island.

What Is Manual Spinal (Diversified) Manipulation?

This is a type of chiropractic manual adjustment that is done to help ease joint pain and restore flexibility. This technique involves having high-velocity, low-amplitude movements or thrusts done over the affected joints or vertebrae. These quick, short thrusts are done in order to accomplish the following:

• Relieve pressure on nerves in the area
• Improve range of motion
• Reduce subluxation or misalignment of vertebrae

What to Expect During Manual Spinal Manipulation

When you come in for this treatment, our doctors use a hands-on approach to apply short, quick thrusts to the affected area of your spine or joint. It’s common to hear a popping noise when this is done. This noise comes from the release of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen in the joint as pressure decreases. You should experience relief from joint pain when this is done, but some patients have slight discomfort if their muscles in the affected area are tense.

Is Diversified Manipulation Safe?

Manual spinal manipulation using the diversified technique of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts is considered safe as long as it is done correctly. This is why it’s important to seek this type of care from experienced, trained, and licensed chiropractic physicians. At Estner Injury Center, our doctors are licensed and trained to perform these adjustments. Our doctors evaluate each patient’s injury and consider their medical history and other factors to determine the safest and most effective treatment.

When to Consider Manual Spinal (Diversified) Manipulation

When you have been injured and are experiencing ongoing back pain or pain in other joints, manual spinal (diversified) manipulation might offer relief. This form of treatment is used to treat back pain and neck pain, as well as migraines, neck-related headaches, whiplash, and other injuries. It can also be used to treat injuries in other joints. Whether your pain is from an auto accident, sports injury, or underlying disorder or disease, our doctors are here to help you find relief.

Benefits of Manual Spinal Manipulation

When you come in for this treatment, our doctors use a hands-on approach to apply short, quick thrusts to the affected area of your spine or joint. It’s common to hear a popping noise when this is done. This noise comes from the release of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen in the joint as pressure decreases. You should experience relief from joint pain when this is done, but some patients have slight discomfort if their muscles in the affected area are tense.