Extremity Adjustments

While most people associate chiropractic care with the spine, the benefits reach much farther—literally. Extremity adjustments focus on joints outside the spine, like the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. These areas handle a heavy load every day, whether you’re lifting, typing, running, or just reaching for your coffee. When a joint falls out of alignment or becomes restricted, it doesn’t just hurt; it disrupts how you move, work, and rest.

Our extremity chiropractic care is precise, targeted, and designed to restore balance and function to these essential joints. The result? Less stiffness, more mobility, and a noticeable shift in how your body feels and performs.

What Causes Extremity Problems

Not all pain starts in the spine. Many patients come in after dealing with aches that linger despite rest or stretching. Repetitive motions—from typing to swinging a racket—may cause wear and tear over time. Similarly, sports injuries, arthritis, or even your sleeping habits can also contribute to these issues.

If you notice numbness, tingling, or a joint that seems to “lock” or catch, it’s worth getting checked. These can be signs that something is not moving as it should.

Conditions Helped

Some conditions that respond well to extremity adjustments include:

Shoulder impingement
Elbow tendonitis
Wrist pain (including carpal tunnel-related symptoms)

Hip misalignment or stiffness
Knee strain
Ankle instability or recurring sprains

How Adjusting Extremities Helps You Move

These adjustments are similar to spinal ones but applied to the arms and legs. Our chiropractors apply gentle, strategic pressure to specific joints to help restore their natural motion. The technique is adapted based on your condition, comfort level, and the joint involved. Most patients say the process gives them relief; some even feel immediate release of pressure or discomfort.

By realigning the joint, adjustments may help reduce inflammation, decompress nearby nerves, and support better movement. And when joints move better, the body compensates less, which may reduce strain elsewhere, like your spine.

Finding Real Relief: One Patient’s Story

One of our patients, a 40-year-old graphic designer, came in frustrated by wrist pain and numbness that disrupted both work and sleep. We ruled out spinal nerve involvement and found compression in her wrist joint. After just three weeks of targeted wrist and elbow adjustments, combined with soft tissue work and a few ergonomic changes, her symptoms were down by 80%. Best of all? She avoided surgery and returned to pain-free productivity.

How Many Visits Will I Need?

It depends on the severity of the condition, but many people start noticing positive changes within the first few visits. Some may need short-term care for an injury, while others benefit from periodic check-ins to support active lifestyles or physical jobs.

Here to Help You Move Freely Again

Whether you’re dealing with a nagging shoulder issue, wrist stiffness from screen time, or ankles that just don’t feel stable, Graham Chiropractic offers care that meets you where you are. Our goal? To help you move better, comfortably,
confidently, and without unnecessary restrictions.

Contact us today to book your first visit. We’ll assess your joints, talk through your concerns, and start a plan to support your goals.

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