Chiropractic uses a variety of methods to make adjustments. Some people use their hands to put the joints back in place, others use folding tables and activators, while others rely on gentler stretches to put the joints back in place.
A chiropractor is trained to make sure your body is functioning as optimally as possible by using spinal manipulations to relieve pain in your joints and muscles. These spinal adjustments will increase blood flow and nerve conductivity to the joints and muscles that are experiencing pain.
Regardless of the specific method used, the goal of a chiropractic adjustment is to restore proper joint alignment and allow the body to heal naturally.