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Dr. Wright is a Doctor of Chiropractic, and chiropractic care is part of what we offer. It sits alongside our neurological work, not in place of it. This page explains what chiropractic adjustments are, what they are used for, the risks, and how we use them. It is general information, not a diagnosis.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) describes spinal manipulation as a hands-on or device-assisted technique that applies a controlled thrust to a spinal joint. Chiropractors perform most of it, though osteopathic physicians and physical therapists also use it. It differs from spinal mobilization, which uses no thrust (NCCIH).
People most often seek chiropractic care for low back pain, neck pain, headache, and sciatica, and NCCIH describes spinal manipulation as one of the approaches used. Results vary from person to person.
NCCIH says mild, short-term effects such as soreness, stiffness, or headache are common and usually go away within 24 hours. Serious events are rare, and how often they occur is unknown. Neck manipulation has been linked to rare cervical artery dissections, which can cause stroke, although whether manipulation causes them is disputed. People with underlying health conditions may face higher risk, and pregnant patients should discuss risks with a provider first (NCCIH).
Call 911 for sudden severe headache, neck pain with weakness or numbness, trouble speaking or seeing, or facial drooping, particularly after any neck treatment. NCCIH advises sharing your health history, medications, and supplements with any provider, asking about training for your condition, and talking with your primary health care providers about complementary treatments.
Chiropractic care at Strong Tower is part of a plan, not the whole plan. We start with an evaluation, as described on our Neurological Exam & Evaluation page, and decide with you whether adjustments make sense. The technique and the force used are chosen to fit the person, and some people do not need or want adjustments. You can decline any part of care at any time.
We often pair chiropractic care with Myofascial Release and exercises. For conditions where it applies, see Spinal Injury, Chronic Pain, and Migraine & Headache.
Dr. Wright is also a Practitioner of Applied Kinesiology. Applied kinesiology uses manual muscle testing as part of an exam. We do not use muscle testing to diagnose disease. Where we use it, it is one part of a physical exam alongside other findings.
Many people feel little or no pain. Soreness afterward is common and usually passes within a day, according to NCCIH.
Serious events are rare, according to NCCIH, and neck manipulation has been linked to rare artery injuries. We talk through risks with you before care.
Not necessarily. Some plans focus on exercises and soft tissue work.
Strong Tower is a private-pay practice and does not bill health insurance plans unless otherwise stated. Call the office at 770-767-3830 with questions about pricing.
Sometimes, depending on the cause. See our Migraine & Headache and Vertigo & Balance pages.
If you are looking for care close to home, see our pages for:
Next steps
If you would like to talk about whether chiropractic care makes sense for you,