Active ChiropracticSaco, ME

Treatment

Spinal Adjustment

Spinal manipulation is the small, focused force a chiropractor applies to a joint in your spine to shift it back into position. It is a non-surgical way to ease pain, free up joint motion and improve posture, and Dr. Brent Reiche performs it at our Saco, ME clinic.

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Chiropractor adjusting a patient’s spine

Why the spine causes so much trouble

The human spine is a complex arrangement of vertebrae, discs, joints and the muscle groups that let it twist, turn and bend. It also houses the spinal cord, with major nerves running out through the spaces between the vertebrae to serve the rest of the body.

A lot can go wrong in that combination of moving and non-moving parts. Even the smallest subluxation — a joint imbalance — can limit joint motion and cause neck or back pain. A dislodged or herniated disc can press against a nerve root, producing neurological discomfort or weakness in the arms and legs while also affecting your systemic health. An unbalanced spine can throw the rest of your body out of balance and leave you with chronic aches and pains.

How an adjustment corrects it

Dr. Brent Reiche uses manual or instrument-assisted techniques that deliver a small but focused force to the components of the spine, shifting them back into position. By normalizing spinal alignment we aim to ease neurological symptoms, reduce muscular strain, and help your neck and back move more freely.

It is a non-surgical healing modality, which is why we are happy to offer it here rather than send you straight to medication or an operating table.

What spinal adjustment is aimed at

  • Subluxation — joint imbalance that limits how the spine moves
  • Neck pain and back pain
  • Herniated or dislodged discs pressing on a nerve root
  • Neurological discomfort or weakness in the arms and legs
  • Chronic aches and pains from an unbalanced spine
  • Restricted joint motion and poor posture

What an adjustment session is like

  1. Initial evaluation

    We analyze your spinal alignment and check for the imbalances that may be producing your health challenges.

  2. Confirming you are a candidate

    Active Chiropractic makes sure that chiropractic adjustment is right for you before proceeding, and will say so if it is not.

  3. The adjustment itself

    Dr. Reiche applies a small, focused force to the spine by hand or with an instrument, moving the joint back towards its proper position.

  4. That popping sound

    Do not be alarmed if you hear a pop or a crack. It is trapped gas escaping from within the joint — a harmless phenomenon, not a sign of damage.

  5. Follow-up visits

    Repeated adjustments help the body accept the change in joint position, although you may feel substantial relief almost immediately.

Common questions

Is spinal manipulation safe?

Chiropractic spinal manipulation can be performed safely on most individuals of all ages, including newborns. An initial evaluation checks your spinal alignment first, and we confirm you are a good candidate before any adjustment is made.

Does it hurt?

The force used is small and focused on one part of the spine at a time, delivered by hand or with an instrument. Tell us at any point if something is uncomfortable.

Why does my back pop during an adjustment?

That sound is trapped gas escaping from within the joint. It is harmless, and it does not mean anything has been forced or broken.

How soon will I feel a difference?

Some people feel substantial relief almost immediately. Repeated adjustments help the body accept the changes in joint position, so a course of visits is usual — what to expect explains how care is phased.

Who performs the adjustment?

Dr. Brent Reiche. Call the clinic at (207) 571-8028 to discuss spinal manipulation and book an initial appointment.

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