Spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, involve the chiropractor using their hands to apply gentle pressure to the joints of the spine. This technique can help improve spinal alignment, reduce pain and stiffness, and promote healing.

Massage therapy involves the use of massage techniques to help alleviate pain and tension in the muscles and soft tissues. Chiropractors may use different types of massage, such as deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, or myofascial release, depending on the patient’s needs.

Chiropractors may recommend stretching exercises to help improve flexibility and reduce muscle tension. These exercises can be performed at home or in the chiropractor’s treatment room and are tailored to individual needs.

Electrical stimulation involves the use of small electrical currents to stimulate the muscles and nerves. This technique can help reduce pain, improve circulation, and promote healing.

These techniques are used in chiropractic care to support and stabilise injured or weak areas of the body. Bracing, strapping, and taping are often used in conjunction with other chiropractic techniques, such as spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy, to help promote healing and alleviate pain.

Often used in conjunction with other chiropractic techniques such as spinal adjustments and soft tissue therapy to help promote healing and alleviate pain, dry needling involves the insertion of thin, filiform needles into trigger points or tight knots in the muscles. These needles are used to stimulate the muscles and fascia, and can help alleviate pain and improve range of motion.