It is not unusual for people's vertebrae to shift as they move about their daily activities. Some people might even have discomfort that stems from their vertebrae shifting out of alignment. When people visit the chiropractor, there are a variety of techniques that the chiropractor might use to adjust the vertebrae and move them back into position. One of these techniques is the prone adjusting technique — a pleasant method used to move specific vertebrae back into position.
Did You Know?
Many people don't realize that the prone adjusting technique is used to adjust specific vertebrae in the back rather than the spine as a whole. Whereas some techniques adjust every vertebra in the spine, the prone adjusting technique targets specific vertebrae that need to move back into place.
Will This Procedure Hurt?
The prone adjusting technique does not cause the patient any pain or discomfort. Patients should rest easy during the procedure. When the patient is relaxed, the procedure has a greater chance of being performed successfully.
Why Did My Vertebrae Move Out of Position?
There are a wide variety of causes for vertebrae moving out of alignment. Some people's vertebrae will shift out of position more often than others. These are individual-dependent and are best addressed on a case-by-case basis by the chiropractor.
Will My Vertebrae Move Out of Position Again After the Procedure?
It is possible that the vertebrae could shift again after the procedure. For some people, one adjustment might be enough. For other patients, more than one adjustment might be required. Preventative medicine is the best medicine, and these techniques are best addressed with each patient individually.
Is It Appropriate to Receive More Than One Type of Adjustment?
It is not uncommon for people to require multiple types of adjustment to address a variety of issues. Some patients have issues that are best addressed with multiple chiropractic techniques. A chiropractor will discuss this in detail with each patient at the visit.