Not everyone who needs chiropractic care is comfortable with the idea of manual adjusting. Some patients have had a previous experience that left them nervous. Some have a condition that makes them hesitant about forceful manipulation. Some simply prefer a gentler approach and have avoided chiropractic altogether because they assumed it was not an option for them.
It is. At Lagoni Chiropractic, Dr. Jay Lagoni offers effective low-force adjusting options that do not involve the manual thrust or the audible pop associated with traditional chiropractic. If the thought of being adjusted has kept you from seeking care, this page is worth reading.
You Do Not Have to Be "Cracked" to Benefit from Chiropractic
The audible pop that many people associate with chiropractic is simply the release of gas from the fluid inside a joint as it moves through its range of motion. It is not painful, it is not harmful, and it is not an indicator of whether the adjustment worked. But for patients who find it uncomfortable or anxiety-inducing, it is also not necessary.
The goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore normal motion and alignment to a restricted joint, reduce mechanical stress on the surrounding nerves and soft tissues, and allow the body to move and heal more effectively. That goal can be achieved with a range of techniques and force levels. The audible pop is a byproduct of one type of delivery, not a requirement for a successful outcome.
Low-Force Options at Lagoni Chiropractic
Arthrostim Instrument Adjusting
The Arthrostim is an electronic adjusting instrument that delivers precise, low-force impulses to restricted joints without the manual thrust of traditional adjusting. It produces the same mechanical effect on the joint in terms of restoring motion and reducing nerve irritation, but does so through a series of rapid, gentle taps rather than a single manual thrust. There is no popping, no twisting, and no forceful movement involved. Patients who are nervous about traditional adjusting often find the Arthrostim surprisingly comfortable and effective.
Thompson Drop Technique
Thompson technique uses a segmented adjusting table with sections that drop slightly as the adjustment is delivered. The drop mechanism reduces the force required to move the joint, making it a gentler alternative to a fully manual adjustment while still delivering a specific, effective correction. It is particularly useful for lumbar and pelvic conditions and is a comfortable option for patients who prefer less force without moving entirely to instrument adjusting.
Who Low-Force Chiropractic Is Right For
Low-force adjusting options are appropriate for a wide range of patients including those who are nervous about traditional chiropractic and want to ease into care, patients with osteoporosis or reduced bone density where high-force adjusting is less appropriate, elderly patients who prefer a gentler touch, pregnant patients who need modified positioning and lower force throughout their pregnancy, children and infants whose adjustments always use significantly less force than adult care, and patients who have had a previous chiropractic experience they found uncomfortable and are hesitant to try again.
If you are not sure whether low-force chiropractic is the right approach for your situation, that is exactly the kind of question Dr. Jay is happy to answer before you commit to anything. The evaluation process will identify what approach makes the most clinical sense for your specific case and your comfort level is always part of that conversation.
What to Expect
Every new patient at Lagoni Chiropractic receives a thorough health history and physical evaluation before any treatment begins. If you have concerns about the type of adjusting used or prefer to avoid manual manipulation, that conversation happens at the beginning, not after you are already on the table. Dr. Jay will explain the options available for your specific condition and work within whatever approach you are comfortable with.
Care is pay as you go with no prepay and no long-term contracts. Dr. Jay performs progress evaluations throughout your care to make sure you are getting the results you came for.
If you have been putting off chiropractic care because you were not sure it was right for you, call us at (765) 778-4095 or fill out the form on our New Patient page. We will give you an honest picture of what low-force chiropractic can do for your situation and what to expect from the process.
Serving Pendleton, Anderson, Fortville, Lapel, and the surrounding area. Most major insurance accepted.