Chiropractic Adjustments in Atlanta, GA
Looking for chiropractic adjustments Atlanta patients can turn to for neck pain, back pain, stiffness, joint pain, reduced mobility, or other musculoskeletal concerns? Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center provides chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative care at our College Park and Riverdale locations.
Our chiropractors evaluate each patient before treatment and use examination findings, symptoms, mobility, and individual needs to determine whether chiropractic adjustment is appropriate. When additional evaluation is needed, we can also coordinate diagnostic imaging and specialist referrals.
Chiropractic Adjustments for Neck and Back Pain
Chiropractic adjustments are commonly used as part of conservative care for musculoskeletal problems involving the spine and joints. Depending on the patient’s condition, treatment may focus on areas of restricted movement, stiffness, discomfort, or reduced function.
Our chiropractors evaluate each patient before beginning care and develop an individualized treatment plan based on examination findings and treatment goals.
The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health describes spinal manipulation as a technique in which a trained practitioner applies a controlled force to a spinal joint. Learn more about spinal manipulation from the NCCIH.
What Happens During a Chiropractic Adjustment?
Before treatment, your chiropractor reviews your symptoms, relevant health history, mobility, and examination findings. If chiropractic adjustment is appropriate, the doctor may use a controlled manual technique to address specific joints or areas of restricted movement.
The type of adjustment and amount of force used can vary depending on the patient, the area being treated, and the findings from the examination. Not every patient receives the same technique or treatment plan.
Chiropractic Adjustments for Stiffness and Reduced Mobility
Joint stiffness and restricted movement can make everyday activities such as sitting, standing, bending, turning, lifting, or exercising more difficult.
Chiropractic adjustments may be incorporated into a broader treatment plan designed to improve joint movement and function. Depending on the patient’s needs, treatment may also include rehabilitative exercise, stretching, mobility work, and other conservative therapies.
Chiropractic Adjustments After a Car Accident
Car accidents can cause whiplash, neck pain, back pain, shoulder discomfort, muscle strains, joint stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Chiropractic adjustments may be incorporated into treatment when they are clinically appropriate for the patient’s accident-related musculoskeletal injuries.
Accident patients are evaluated before treatment, and the type and timing of care are based on examination findings and individual needs.
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Chiropractic Adjustments for Whiplash Injuries
Whiplash can affect the joints, muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues of the neck and upper back. Some patients may benefit from chiropractic adjustments as part of a broader rehabilitative treatment plan.
We evaluate the patient’s symptoms and clinical findings before determining which treatments are appropriate. When whiplash symptoms indicate the need for additional imaging or specialist evaluation, we can coordinate those referrals.
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Chiropractic Care for Sciatica and Lower Back Symptoms
Patients with sciatica symptoms may experience pain, numbness, tingling, or discomfort that travels from the lower back into the hip, buttock, or leg.
When the underlying condition is appropriate for conservative chiropractic care, adjustments may be used along with rehabilitation, mobility work, stretching, and other therapies based on the patient’s examination findings.
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Diagnostic Imaging and Specialist Referrals
Not every patient should receive chiropractic adjustments without additional evaluation. When symptoms, examination findings, neurological complaints, or the history of an injury indicate the need for further assessment, we can coordinate diagnostic imaging or specialist referrals.
When clinically appropriate, referrals may include MRI or CT imaging, neurology, orthopedics, concussion evaluation, suspected ligament instability evaluation, pain specialists, or other appropriate healthcare providers.
Chiropractic Adjustments as Part of Personal Injury Care
For patients injured in car accidents, truck accidents, rideshare collisions, slip and falls, workplace incidents, and other qualifying personal injury cases, chiropractic adjustments may be one part of a broader treatment plan.
Our team is Colossus-trained for personal injury documentation and maintains detailed records of symptoms, examination findings, treatment, progress, imaging referrals, specialist referrals, and other relevant clinical information.
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Same-Day Chiropractic Adjustment Appointments
Same-day chiropractic appointments are available at our College Park and Riverdale locations when scheduling allows.
Patients should contact the office to check current availability. Saturday appointments are also available at our College Park office.
Black-Owned Chiropractic Care in South Metro Atlanta
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center is a Black-owned and woman-owned chiropractic practice serving patients throughout South Metro Atlanta.
Our patients receive care from Black male and female chiropractors and have access to individualized chiropractic treatment, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging referrals, specialist coordination, and two South Metro Atlanta office locations.
Chiropractic Adjustments at Two South Metro Atlanta Locations
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center provides chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative care at two South Metro Atlanta locations.
Our College Park chiropractic office is located at 5319 Old National Highway in Atlanta, and our Riverdale chiropractic office is located at 7594 GA-85 in Riverdale.
Patients can choose the location that works best for their home, work, or travel route.
Chiropractic Adjustments Atlanta FAQs
What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a controlled manual technique used by a chiropractor to address specific joints or areas of restricted movement. The technique used depends on the patient’s condition, examination findings, symptoms, and treatment needs.
Can Chiropractic Adjustments Help With Neck and Back Pain?
Chiropractic adjustments may be appropriate for some patients with neck pain, back pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, and other musculoskeletal concerns. We evaluate each patient before treatment to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
Are Chiropractic Adjustments Used After Car Accidents?
Yes. Chiropractic adjustments may be included as part of treatment for accident-related musculoskeletal injuries such as whiplash, neck pain, back pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion when clinically appropriate.
Can Chiropractic Adjustments Be Used for Sciatica?
For some patients with sciatica symptoms, chiropractic adjustments may be included in a broader treatment plan along with rehabilitation, stretching, mobility work, and other conservative therapies. Treatment depends on the cause of the symptoms and the patient’s examination findings.
Do You Refer Patients for MRI, CT Imaging, or Specialist Evaluation?
Yes. When symptoms, neurological complaints, injury history, or examination findings indicate the need for additional evaluation, we can coordinate MRI or CT imaging and referrals to orthopedics, neurology, pain specialists, concussion evaluation, or other appropriate providers.
Do You Offer Same-Day or Saturday Chiropractic Adjustment Appointments?
Same-day appointments are available at our College Park and Riverdale locations when scheduling allows. Saturday appointments are available at our College Park office only.
Schedule a Chiropractic Adjustment in Atlanta
Metro Atlanta Injury & Wellness Center provides chiropractic adjustments and rehabilitative care at our College Park and Riverdale locations.
Our chiropractors evaluate each patient before treatment and develop an individualized care plan based on symptoms, mobility, examination findings, and treatment goals. We also coordinate diagnostic imaging and specialist referrals when clinically appropriate.
Same-day appointments are available when scheduling allows, and Saturday appointments are available at our College Park office. Call today to schedule your evaluation.