Regions & adjustment techniques
Select an approach according to the joint, your presentation and your preferences.
Markham chiropractic care
Thoughtful spinal care begins with the right assessment
Individualized adjustment and mobilization options selected for your health, comfort and movement goals.
Individualized spinal care
The technique should fit the person—not the other way around.
Spinal adjustments use a controlled movement directed at a joint. The amount of force, position and technique can vary, and adjustment is only one possible part of conservative care.
Before recommending treatment, we review your symptoms, health history, medications and movement. We explain the options, expected benefits, possible risks and alternatives so you can make an informed decision.
One tool within a broader plan
An adjustment is not automatically the whole treatment plan.
Depending on your needs, care may also include gentler mobilization, education, exercise and changes to daily activity. We use the least intensive appropriate option and adjust the plan according to your response.
- Screen for factors that may make a technique unsuitable
- Choose force and positioning with your comfort in mind
- Combine hands-on care with movement when appropriate
- Reassess progress instead of following a fixed schedule
Spinal care topics
Options selected around the area, condition and person.
Not every technique or service is appropriate for every patient. The assessment helps identify which options may fit and when another provider or investigation is more appropriate.
Spine-related concerns
Use conservative care selectively as part of a condition-appropriate plan.
Adapted care & planning
Modify the assessment and technique for different needs, ages and stages of life.
What your care can look like
Care that begins with screening and informed choice.
Review your health
We discuss symptoms, previous injuries, health conditions, medications and your experience with care.
Assess movement
The examination is tailored to the affected area and screens for findings that may change the plan.
Discuss your options
We explain recommended techniques, alternatives, expected responses and relevant risks before treatment.
Reassess the response
Your comfort, movement and function guide whether care continues, changes or requires referral.
Common questions
Understand your options before treatment.
Spinal adjustment is not appropriate for every person or every condition. A thorough history and examination are essential before deciding whether to proceed.
Does every chiropractic visit include an adjustment? +
No. The appropriate approach depends on your assessment, preferences and response. Education, exercise, mobilization or referral may be more suitable in some situations.
What causes the popping sound during some adjustments? +
The sound is generally associated with a pressure change and gas movement within a joint. A sound is not required for treatment to be useful, and its presence does not measure the quality of an adjustment.
Are spinal adjustments safe? +
Temporary soreness, stiffness or increased discomfort can occur. Serious complications have been reported but are rare. Your health history and risk factors should be screened, and the potential benefits, risks and alternatives discussed before care.
Do I need imaging before an adjustment? +
Not routinely. Imaging is considered when your history or examination suggests it may change care, identify a concern or support referral. Existing imaging and reports should be shared with your provider.