Care
Adjustment
A short, hands-on technique your doctor uses on the joints of your spine, hips and ribs.
It is one tool in a visit, and some visits use none. Your doctor suggests it only when it fits what was found, and only if you agree.
Who it is for
Runners and lifters with a stiff or sore spot
People whose training has been interrupted
Anyone who wants to know what an adjustment is first
What a visit includes
A talk about your week
What you train, what changed and what you would like to get back to.
A joint and movement check
Your doctor looks at how the joint moves, then explains what was found.
The adjustment, if you agree
Your doctor tells you what to expect and the risks before and stops if you ask.
Good to know
How long and how often
Most adjustments take a few minutes of a 30 to 45 minute visit. How often is your doctor's call, made at the exam and each recheck. We don't set a number of visits in advance.
What we do not claim
An adjustment does not fix a training error, and we don't claim it prevents injury or improves your times. Results vary, and some people feel no change.
When to see a physician first
Tell your doctor first if the problem came with a fall or a hard collision, a fever, or numbness or weakness that is new. Your doctor may send you to a physician before any adjustment. Soreness for a day or two is common, and serious problems are rare. Your doctor goes through the risks before you decide.
How it is paid
Insurance pays for some visits and not others, and you may pay yourself. You can ask for a written estimate before you come.
How fees work
Questions about adjustment
Will I hear a pop?
Sometimes. The sound is not a sign that it worked or that it didn't.
Can I run or lift the same day?
Ask your doctor at the visit. The answer depends on what was found.
Do I have to be adjusted?
No. You can ask for other parts of care, or stop at any time.
Start with the exam
Your doctor explains what was found and what is suggested before anything starts.
- A sudden severe headache or neck pain, dizziness, trouble speaking or seeing, new weakness or numbness, numbness in the groin or saddle area (between the legs and buttocks), or new bladder or bowel trouble needs emergency care now. Call 911 or go to an emergency room.