At the Hampton Chiropractic Centre, we use an adjusting style commonly referred to as “Diversified”. This method of chiropractic adjusting involves assessment of the spine using the hands to feel for lack or movement in the spine or extremity joints (subluxations), and then uses specific, gentle but quick manual impulses to the involved areas to increase the movement at the joint and hence the function of the nerves and muscles in that area. Often a 'crack' or 'pop' may be heard during the process, this is perfectly normal and is nothing to worry about. The noise is actually caused by the formation of a bubble within the fluid of a joint.

The process takes only a short time and afterwards your chiropractor will give you information about what to do following the treatment to maximise the benefits. Subsequent visits may include motion palpation, with the chiropractor feeling the spinal joints move as you turn and bend. Or, a leg check may be performed, to uncover an imbalance in the neck or lower spine. While improving spinal biomechanics can reduce nervous system interferences, virtually all joints of the body can be adjusted to help restore proper range of motion.