About this treatment
A spinal adjustment is a controlled, gentle movement applied by hand to a joint that is not moving as it should. It aims to ease stiffness, calm irritated tissue and help you move more comfortably.
- Session length: 20–30 minutes
- No referral needed
- Care from a qualified clinician
Who it helps
- Lower back and neck stiffness
- Tension-type headaches
- Reduced range of movement
What a session includes
- Movement and joint assessment
- Manual or instrument-assisted adjustment
- Home advice for the next 48 hours
What to expect
- Before your visit. Wear comfortable clothing and bring any scans or reports you already have.
- Assessment. Your clinician checks posture, movement and joint function, and explains what they find.
- Treatment. Care is gentle and adapted to your comfort. You can ask us to pause or stop at any point.
- Afterwards. You leave with clear advice and a small number of exercises to do at home.
Results vary from person to person. If this treatment is not suitable for you, we will say so and suggest an alternative.
Common questions
Adjustment is widely used and well tolerated when performed by a qualified chiropractor after a proper examination. We screen every patient first and will suggest an alternative if adjustment is not suitable for you.
Yes, and it is common. Loosening tight muscles first can make an adjustment more comfortable, and many plans include both.
Follow-up sessions usually last 20 to 30 minutes. First visits and rehabilitation sessions are longer, and each service lists its usual duration.
Almost always. A few minutes of the right movement each day helps you get more from your time in clinic.
