Possible reasons for pain

There are some scenarios that increase the likelihood of experiencing soreness during adjustments:

Involuntarily tightening the body or resisting the adjustment.

Fighting the adjustment makes it almost impossible for a chiropractor to get good work done and highly increases the odds of experiencing soreness during or after treatment. When the muscles are relaxed, adjustments tend to go smoother and are comfortable. If you are anxious about adjustments, it is best to discuss this with your chiropractor to determine the best route of care. Sometimes it is as simple as changing the technique to allow you the benefit of adjustments without the added stress.

Adjusting an area that experienced recent trauma.

Musculoskeletal trauma, such as whiplash, typically presents with high levels of focal inflammation. With high inflammation, the injured area is often exquisitely tender. Trauma patients often feel short-lived discomfort during the adjustment but often report relief afterward. 

After receiving an adjustment, there may be some generalized soreness in surrounding tissues. Typically this is similar to the soreness experienced as if you started a new workout.  

But most of the time…

Adjustments aren’t typically painful at all! The beautiful thing about chiropractic care is that the overwhelming majority of patients report positive experiences following chiropractic adjustments including pressure reduction, pain relief, calmness or overall sense of wellbeing after receiving adjustments; others note improved mobility and function. 

Dr. Lindsey is gentle in her approach. She listens to your concerns and takes strides to take the best approach for each individual in order to get results both safely and effectively. Patients often look forward to their adjustments!