Chiropractic Adjustments in Burnsville
Chiropractic adjustments restore motion in restricted joints and improve how your body moves. At Peak Performance, we use multiple adjustment techniques tailored to what you need—not a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you're recovering from injury, dealing with chronic pain, or maintaining performance, we'll find the right method for your body.
What Is a Chiropractic Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is a controlled force applied to a joint to restore normal movement and reduce pain. When joints become restricted—whether from injury, poor posture, repetitive stress, or compensation patterns—your body loses mobility and function. Adjustments restore that motion, allowing you to move better and hurt less.
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We don't just adjust where it hurts. We assess how you move, identify restrictions, and address the root cause—not just symptoms. This is why our adjustments get results that last beyond the treatment room.
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The American Chiropractic Association recognizes spinal manipulation as an evidence-based treatment for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.
Adjustment Techniques We Use
We use diversified techniques because different bodies respond to different methods. Your adjustment is based on your injury, comfort level, and what your body needs—not what's easiest for us.
Manual (Diversified) Adjustments
Traditional hands-on technique using controlled force to restore joint motion. Effective for most patients and most conditions. This is the adjustment most people think of when they picture chiropractic care.
Drop Table Technique
Uses a specialized table with sections that drop slightly during the adjustment. Combines gravity with controlled force for effective corrections with minimal discomfort. Great for patients who don't tolerate manual adjustments well.
Activator Method
Low-force, instrument-assisted adjustment using a small handheld device. Delivers precise corrections without twisting or popping. Ideal for sensitive areas, older patients, or anyone who prefers gentler techniques.
Flexion-Distraction Therapy
Gentle, rhythmic stretching and decompression for disc issues, sciatica, and spinal pain. Non-force technique that gradually restores motion and reduces nerve pressure. Particularly effective for disc herniations and stenosis.
What to Expect During Your Adjustment
Assessment First
We test how you move before adjusting anything. Range of motion, muscle tension, joint restrictions—we identify what's actually limiting you, not just where it hurts.
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Technique Selection
Based on your assessment, we choose the right technique. Some areas respond better to manual adjustments, others to Activator or drop table. You're not locked into one method.
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The Adjustment
Most adjustments take seconds per joint. You might hear a pop (gas release from the joint), or you might not. The sound doesn't determine whether it worked.
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Immediate Feedback
We retest movement after adjusting to confirm improved range of motion. You should notice a difference in how you move right away—not days later.
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Post-Adjustment Instructions
We'll tell you what to expect (soreness, improved mobility, etc.) and what to do next. Some people feel immediate relief, others feel sore for 24-48 hours as their body adapts.
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Who Benefits from Chiropractic Adjustments
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Adjustments restore mobility lost from training, prevent compensations that lead to injury, and keep you moving without limitations.
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Joint restrictions create compensation patterns that perpetuate pain. Adjustments break the cycle by restoring normal movement.
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Prolonged sitting creates stiffness and restriction. Regular adjustments counteract the damage of static postures.
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After sprains, strains, or accidents, joints lose motion. Adjustments restore function and prevent long-term stiffness.
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If you've been told your pain is normal for your age or activity level, you deserve better. Adjustments restore function when you've been told to live with it.
WHY PEAK PERFORMANCE FOR ADJUSTMENTS
Multiple Techniques, Not Just One
We don't force every patient into the same adjustment style. We use what works for your body.
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Function-Focused, Not Just Pain Relief
We measure success by how you move, not just whether it hurts less. Pain reduction is a side effect of restoring function.
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We Don't Just Adjust and Send You Out
Every visit includes assessment, adjustment, and confirmation that we improved your movement. You're not rushed through.
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Built for Active People
Our patients train, compete, work physical jobs, and refuse to slow down. We understand the demands on your body..
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Your Questions, Answered
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A chiropractic adjustment is a controlled, targeted force applied to a specific joint — most often in the spine — to restore proper motion and reduce pressure on surrounding nerves and tissues. At Peak Performance, adjustments are always preceded by an exam so we know exactly where and how to treat, and are often combined with dry needling or soft tissue work for a more complete result.
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The sound is caused by a change in pressure inside the joint, which releases dissolved gas from the joint fluid. It is not bone grinding on bone, and it is not a sign that something is wrong. Many adjustments produce no sound at all.
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It is common to feel mild soreness in the treated areas for 24 to 48 hours after an adjustment, similar to how muscles feel after a workout. This typically resolves quickly. Most patients feel relief during or shortly after their visit.
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Frequency depends on what you are being treated for. Acute injuries may require more frequent visits initially, while maintenance or wellness care is typically once or twice a month. Your provider will outline a specific care plan at your first visit based on your exam findings.
Ready to Move Better?
Call (952) 807-9914 or book online. We're located at 12750 Nicollet Ave #303 in Burnsville.