Chiropractic is incredibly specific in its application yet incredibly broad in its effect. In traditional chiropractic, an adjustment is delivered to restore proper position and motion to a spinal segment. This is done by applying force, typically an adjustive thrust, to a specific part of the segment along a specific vector. This is done to remove mechanical interference to nerve function and therefore improve any bodily function.
Within the context of BGI (BIo-Geometric Integration), Chiropractic is even more specific. To release a subluxation, you must understand the full subluxation track, its focal points, tone, the structures through which it passes, and the resultant distortions in the tensegrity matrix of the body.
With either approach, the chiropractor does not have control over what the patient’s body does with the adjustment. Chiropractic, in its purest form, is not meant to treat any specific condition (outside of subluxation). The original intention of a chiropractic adjustment is to remove interference to the body’s infinite potential to heal, learn, and grow. In doing so, other ailments (whatever pain brought you into the office in the first place) naturally resolve. It is also common to see other things, that are thought to be totally unrelated, improve. Of course, chiropractors have the knowledge required to target specific conditions, but this is nowhere near as exciting as assisting such a limitless potential for healing in all dimensions.
Below are just some of the possible side effects of good chiropractic care, manny of which are from my own personal experience.
Decreased pain with increased mobility (great but not that exciting)
Greatly reduced suicidal ideation
Relief from internal tension.
Improved sleep (surprisingly common)
Gastrointestinal effects.
Increased optimism/reduction in clinical depression
Reduced anxiety
Improved posture and strength.
Improved ability to relax
Mental quietness
Greater ease in learning
Reduced irritability.