Let’s talk about one of the biggest misunderstandings in chiropractic: people often think the adjustment itself is what heals them.

But the real secret? It’s not the adjustment that does the healing. It’s your body.

What Is Chiropractic Really About?

Chiropractic is built on the philosophy that the body is a self-healing, self-regulating organism. But that ability to heal and regulate depends on one critical thing: a clear connection between the brain and the body.

When a bone in the spine moves out of place, what we call a subluxation, it puts pressure on the nerves. And when there’s pressure on the nerves, communication breaks down. The body starts to lose function. And that’s when symptoms start to appear: pain, fatigue, brain fog, headaches, dizziness, you name it.

The Role of the Adjustment

The purpose of a chiropractic adjustment is to remove the interference. To take pressure off the nerve. To restore that connection.

Once that happens, your body does what it was designed to do – it heals.

So no, the adjustment doesn’t heal you. But it sets the stage so your body can finally get to work.

Why Doesn’t General Chiropractic Work for Everyone?

A lot of people come to Balanced Chiropractic in Riverton after trying traditional chiropractic. And they often say the same thing:

“It felt good for a little while… but the pain came back.”

Here’s why: Most general chiropractic is based on motion and manipulation. You might hear a lot of pops and cracks, and it feels like something is happening. But what you’re often hearing is just a release of gas in the joint, like popping your knuckles.

That doesn’t mean the bone actually moved back into place. And it doesn’t mean the pressure on the nerve is gone.

And without specificity, without truly knowing what bone is misaligned and how to correct it, that adjustment likely won’t hold.

Enter Blair Upper Cervical Chiropractic

Blair Chiropractic is different. We specialize in the upper cervical spine, the most neurologically sensitive area of the body where the brainstem lives.

Here’s how we approach it:

• We use 3D imaging (CBCT) to see the misalignment in detail.
• We deliver precise, gentle corrections with no cracking or twisting.
• And most importantly, our goal is for the adjustment to hold.

Because in upper cervical care, we say: “Holding is healing.”

When the bone stays in place and the pressure stays off the nerve, the body can finally get to work repairing and restoring itself. And the best part? That means you don’t need constant adjustments week after week.

Why Specificity Matters

We see a lot of patients who were told by other chiropractors, “You have a misalignment that’s causing your issues.”

And honestly? That part is true.

But too often, what’s missing is the specificity. Without clear imaging, a detailed analysis, and a technique focused on precision, most adjustments don’t hold. And that means the nervous system stays irritated—and symptoms persist.

You Deserve More Than Temporary Relief

At Balanced Chiropractic, we’re not chasing pain. We’re looking for the root cause, and helping your body heal the way it was meant to.

So if you’ve tried chiropractic before and it didn’t seem to stick, don’t give up.

It might not be that chiropractic doesn’t work for you. It might be that you just haven’t had the right kind yet.

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Balanced Chiropractic | Riverton, Utah, (801) 477-7222