Extremity Adjustments for the Delaware Area

shoulder adjustment While many people think of chiropractic care as just focusing on the back or neck, chiropractors can also perform extremity adjustments. These chiropractic techniques focus on joints outside the spine, such as shoulders, elbows, knees, ankles, and wrists. The goal of the adjustments is to restore proper motion and function to joints that may be restricted or misaligned, offering relief and improved mobility for a wide range of patients.

Extremity adjustments target joints that connect the limbs to the rest of the body. These can include:

Shoulders and elbows: For issues like stiffness, discomfort, or reduced range of motion.
Wrists and hands: Beneficial for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome or stuck thumb joints.
Hips and knees: Addressing ligament laxity, posterior positioning of bones, or subtle misalignments in the knee joint that can cause discomfort and limit mobility.
Ankles and feet: Ideal for sprains, stiffness, or alignment concerns in the metatarsals and phalanges.

By realigning these joints, our chiropractors help alleviate pain, restore movement, and support overall body function.

How Chiropractors Determine the Right Adjustment

You may be wondering if you need an extremity adjustment or a traditional spinal adjustment. Which approach we use depends on carefully evaluating your symptoms and mobility issues. Our doctors will assess the root cause of your discomfort, considering factors such as mobility limitations, pain location, and functional issues. If a joint outside the spine shows restricted movement or stiffness, we may recommend an extremity adjustment.

Pain in specific areas, such as shoulders, wrists, or knees, often indicates extremity misalignment. Functional assessments help determine if symptoms stem from a positional issue or lack of proper joint articulation. With their training and experience, our chiropractors identify the precise area needing care and apply targeted adjustments to address the issue effectively.

Who Benefits from Extremity Adjusting?

From desk workers to weight lifters, this therapy can help people across the spectrum. Here are some specific ways:

Athletes: Addresses tight muscles and joint restrictions caused by intense physical activity.

Desk Workers: Eases tension in rolled-forward shoulders and improves posture.

Injury Recovery: Supports healing for sprains, ligament strains, or repetitive strain injuries.

What to Expect During a Session

An extremity adjustment session typically involves your chiropractor assessing the affected joint’s mobility and alignment. Gentle, targeted adjustments are then made to restore function. While some patients feel instant relief, others might experience mild soreness, but some ice or heat therapy can address that easily.

Sometimes, it’s necessary to follow up with concurrent adjustments going forward, but a lot of times, the mobility issue is taken care of, along with working on the soft tissue surrounding the joints, which is also a necessary part of working with extremities.

Safety and Expertise You Can Trust

Our highly trained chiropractors perform extremity adjustments and tailor their techniques to suit each patient’s needs. For example, we won’t adjust an 80-year-old woman the same way as a 21-year-old athlete. Regardless of the patient’s age, adjustments are precise and designed with safety as a top priority.

Ready to Improve Your Mobility?

Take the first step toward joint health and enhanced comfort. Contact First State Health & Wellness today to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors and experience improved motion and relief.

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