Illustration representing spinal adjustment, with a column of vertebrae

20–30 minutes
typical follow-up session

Our core treatment

Spinal adjustment

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.

  • First visit 45–60 minutes
  • Follow-up 20–30 minutes
  • No referral needed

Who it helps

  • People with lower back or neck stiffness
  • Desk workers with tension between the shoulders
  • Those with tension-type or neck-related headaches
  • Active people who feel restricted when they move

Benefits patients often report

  • Easier, freer movement
  • Less day-to-day stiffness and aching
  • Better awareness of posture
  • More comfortable sleep as pain settles

What to expect in a session

  1. A short check-in about how you have been since your last visit.
  2. Movement and joint checks to decide where to work.
  3. The adjustment itself: a quick, controlled movement by hand or instrument.
  4. Advice on activity, posture and exercises before you leave.

More ways we can help

Each service can stand alone or form part of a wider treatment plan. Open any one to read the full details.

Not sure which you need?

You do not have to choose. Book a first visit and we will recommend the right care after your assessment.

Book a first visit

Your treatment timeline

Whatever service you start with, care at SpineWell follows the same five steps.

  1. Consultation

    We listen to your history, your symptoms and what you want to get back to.

  2. Assessment

    Posture, movement and neurological checks to find the source of the problem.

  3. Treatment plan

    A clear plan with expected timelines, explained before anything begins.

  4. Adjustment

    Gentle, precise hands-on care, adapted to your comfort at every visit.

  5. Recovery

    Exercises and check-ins that help you stay well between and after visits.

Benefits of chiropractic care

Results vary from person to person. These are the changes our patients most often tell us about.

Less pain, without medication

Hands-on care that addresses how joints and muscles are moving.

Better range of movement

Turn, bend and reach with more ease in everyday tasks.

Improved posture

Measured changes in how you sit and stand, not guesswork.

More restful sleep

Many patients report sleeping more comfortably as pain settles.

Support for an active life

Care that helps you return to sport, work and play.

Fewer flare-ups

Home routines and check-ins that help problems stay away.

Questions about our services

Straight answers about safety, session length and what to expect.

You do not need to choose in advance. Book a first visit and your chiropractor will recommend the right care after your assessment.

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.

Start with a spinal assessment.

Your first visit covers your history, a full examination and a clear explanation. If treatment is right for you, it can begin the same day.

Illustration of a SpineWell chiropractor ready to welcome a patient