ADJUSTMENT OR MANIPULATION?

Often we hear these two words used in the same context. Many people use  them synonymously and are convinced that they mean the same thing. They also think that they are both intended to accomplish the same goal when performed. Let's look at the definitions and clearly understand the difference.

ADJUSTMENT--THE SPECIFIC APPLICATION OF FORCES TO FACILITATE THE BODY'S CORRECTION OF NERVE INTERFERENCE.------PERFORMED BY PRINCIPLED STRAIGHT CHIROPRACTORS ONLY.

It is always an absolute, positive, beneficial act for every human being. It works 100% of the time. You can't get rid of a subluxation(nerve interference) without your life potential improving. Nerves communicate with every cell in your body. When there is a better flow of intelligence (mental impulse that travels along nerve fibers), cells will adapt better, work better, and regenerate healthier.

MANIPULATION--THE FORCEFUL PASSIVE MOVEMENT OF A JOINT BEYOND ITS ACTIVE LIMIT OF MOTION USED AS A TREATMENT FOR SOME MEDICAL CONDITION; USUALLY SOME MUSCULOSKELETAL TYPE AILMENT. IT DOES NOT IMPLY THE USE OF PRECISION, SPECIFICITY, OR THE CORRECTION OF NERVE INTERFERENCE, AND THEREFORE IS NOT SYNONYMOUS WITH THE CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT.------PERFORMED BY OSTEOPATHS, PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, MEDICAL DOCTORS, LAY PEOPLE, AND PHILOSOPHICALLY CHALLENGED CHIROPRACTORS.

Like any other medical procedure, manipulation may help folks with their symptoms sometimes, and other times may not help them at all. Like any other medical procedure, manipulation can be a positive thing for the body, or there may be risks involved.

Please take the time to clearly understand the difference.