Cranial Adjustments: A Guide to Chiropractic Care

There are 5 bony plates in the head that can move slightly. By manipulating these bones, chiropractors are able to correct a number of ailments, from attention deficit disorder to migraine headaches. Follow these steps to get a chiropractic cranial adjustment.

Instructions

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  Visit the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) website to find a chiropractor in your area. You can also find information for patients on this site (see Resources below).

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  Describe your symptoms to your chiropractor. If you are suffering from headaches, keep a headache diary which describes the intensity of your headaches, your sleep patterns on the nights directly before your headache, possible food triggers and any other information that you think might be helpful. Having this information in writing will allow you to provide it to your chiropractor more easily and accurately.

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  Talk to your chiropractor about self-care for your problem. Chiropractors often recommend nutritional modifications, stretching or other techniques that you can perform at home to help your symptoms.

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  Talk to your chiropractor about self-care for your problem. Chiropractors often recommend nutritional modifications, stretching or other techniques that you can perform at home to help your symptoms.