The primary focus of chiropractic is simply to adjust the spine and remove those things which interfere with the body’s natural normal healing ability.

Spinal adjustments to correct subluxations are what make doctors of chiropractic unique in comparison with any other type of health care professional. The term “adjustment” refers to the specific, gentle force chiropractors apply to vertebrae that have abnormal movement patterns or fail to function normally.

The objective of the chiropractic adjustment is to reduce the subluxation, which results in an increased range of motion, reduced nerve irritability, reduced muscle spasm, reduced pain and improved function. The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both.

Certain adjusting techniques are accompanied by an audible release of gas in the spinal joints that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes surprises people the first time they get adjusted.  However, your chiropractors here at West Coast Chiropractic Carlsbad are also trained in adjusting techniques that can move the spine in a way that does not produce any "cracking" sound at all.  Whichever technique is used, the adjustment shouldn't hurt & in fact most people report that it is very relieving. The technique that we use is entirely dependent upon the wishes of the patient.

Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain.  Ultimately, the goal of receiving adjustments should be to restore the body to its natural state of optimal health. In order to accomplish this, we use and recommend a variety of natural healing methods, including adjustments, nutrition, exercise rehabilitation, and counseling on lifestyle issues that impact your health. The primary focus is simply to remove those things which interfere with the body’s natural normal healing ability.The adjustment of the spine is the primary objective of a chiropractor.  We are however, also trained in extremity adjusting when warranted.

West Coast Chiropractic offers seminars in a variety of subjects such as spinal alignment, improved posture, and ergonomics, as well as programs on weight management, relaxation, smoking cessation, nutrition, and exercise. We asoi offer pre- and post-natal healthy baby programs.  

West Coast Chiropractic Carlsbad makes it convenient and affordable for just about anyone to adopt a wellness lifestyle. Chiropractors are doctors who understand that within each of us is an innate wisdom or healthy energy that will express itself as perfect health and well-being if we allow it to. Therefore, the focus of chiropractic care is to remove any physiological blocks to the proper expression of the body’s innate wisdom. Once these interferences are reduced, improved health is the natural consequence. Who wouldn’t want that?