The Chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is usually a manual procedure that utilizes the highly refined skills developed during the doctor of chiropractic’s intensive years of chiropractic education. Dr. Julie uses her hands, the Arthrostim instrument and the drop table to adjust the joints of the body, particularly the spine, in order to restore or enhance joint function. This helps relieve joint inflammation and reduces the patient’s pain. Chiropractic manipulation is a highly controlled procedure that rarely causes discomfort. It is not the same as “cracking” your own joints.  The chiropractor adapts the procedure to meet the specific needs of each patient. Patients often note a decrease in their symptoms immediately following treatment.