Most people who've been adjusted before know how this goes: the relief lasts a few days, the pain comes back, and before long you're on a standing appointment you didn't plan for. That's not how we practice. Adjustments here are one tool in a treatment plan — applied where mechanically indicated, alongside the soft tissue work that actually determines whether the problem resolves.
If the Pain Keeps Coming Back, the Joint Wasn't the Problem
A chiropractic adjustment moves a joint. What it doesn't do is change the state of the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue pulling on that joint. If those structures are inflamed, scarred, or mechanically compromised, the joint will return to the same position and produce the same pain. Clicking it again won't fix that.
The adjustment has real value when it's applied to a joint that's restricted, and when the surrounding soft tissue is being treated at the same time. That's the sequence we follow. The adjustment is part of the plan — not the whole plan.
What a Course of Care Actually Looks Like Here
At your first visit, we'll tell you what we're treating, how we intend to treat it, and what a reasonable course of care looks like. That means a defined number of visits with a defined goal — not an open-ended schedule that continues because your spine needs "maintenance." If we don't think we can help you, we'll tell you that too.
A Treatment Plan with a Stated Endpoint
At your first visit, we'll tell you what we're treating, how we intend to treat it, and what a reasonable course of care looks like. That means a defined number of visits with a defined goal — not an open-ended schedule that continues because your spine needs "maintenance." If we don't think we can help you, we'll tell you that too.
Adjustments and Soft Tissue Work Together
For most patients, the adjustment is paired with soft tissue treatment targeting the structures around the painful joint. That might include medical laser therapy, spinal decompression, or manual soft tissue work depending on what's driving the problem. The goal is resolution, not management.
When We Use Adjustments and When We Don't
Not every condition that walks through the door requires manipulation. Some patients benefit most from laser therapy or decompression with minimal or no adjustment work. We apply the tools that fit the clinical picture — not a standing protocol applied to every patient regardless of what they actually have.
The Price Is $45 Per Session
A chiropractic adjustment here is $45 per session. That's the full answer — no consultation required to learn it, no insurance filing, no facility fees. For patients with high deductibles or no coverage, that number matters, and we publish it because no one should have to guess what they'll owe before they walk in.
If you're combining adjustments with other services, those are priced and listed separately on our pricing page.
Techniques We Use
We're not a single-technique practice. The method used depends on the patient's condition, age, and tolerance — and we'll explain what we're doing and why before we do it.
- Diversified adjustment — the most common manual technique, applied to spinal and extremity joints
- Thompson Drop — uses a segmented drop table to reduce the force required for adjustment
- Activator Method — instrument-assisted, low-force adjustment for patients who prefer a gentler approach
- Flexion-distraction — a slow, rhythmic technique used primarily for disc-related and lumbar conditions
- Soft tissue mobilization — manual work on the muscles and connective tissue around the joint
- Cox Technique — decompression-based manipulation for disc herniations and stenosis
Other Services That Work Alongside Chiropractic
Adjustments are one part of what we offer. For many patients, the faster and more durable results come from combining chiropractic care with other therapies available at the same clinic.
- Medical laser therapy uses a 60-watt Class IV laser to reduce inflammation and accelerate tissue repair at the cellular level — the same equipment tier used on professional athletes
- Spinal decompression creates negative intradiscal pressure to address herniated and degenerative discs that manipulation alone won't resolve
- Hydrotherapy supports muscle relaxation and circulation before or after other treatment
- Custom orthotics address foot and ankle mechanics that contribute to knee, hip, and low back pain
Common Questions About Chiropractic Adjustments
How much does a chiropractic adjustment cost without insurance?
At Joint & Spine Laser Center, a chiropractic adjustment is $45 per session. There are no hidden fees, no facility charges, and no insurance required. You'll know the cost before your first visit.Do I need to keep coming in indefinitely to maintain results?
Not with us. We structure care around a defined treatment goal and a stated endpoint. Some patients return periodically for flare-ups or new issues, but we don't build our practice on indefinite maintenance schedules. The aim is to resolve the problem.What's the difference between a chiropractic adjustment and soft tissue treatment?
An adjustment moves a restricted or misaligned joint. Soft tissue treatment addresses the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue around the joint — which are often the actual source of the pain. We use both, because adjusting a joint without treating the surrounding tissue frequently produces short-term relief that doesn't last.Is chiropractic care right for me if I've tried it before and it didn't hold?
It depends on what was treated and how. If previous care focused only on manipulation without addressing the soft tissue pulling on the joint, the results were likely temporary. We'd rather look at your history and imaging and tell you honestly whether we think our approach would produce a different outcome — or whether a different treatment is more appropriate.Do you treat conditions other than back pain?
Yes. Chiropractic adjustments are used for neck pain, shoulder and extremity joint problems, sciatica, and other musculoskeletal conditions. We also treat many of these conditions using laser therapy, decompression, and other non-adjustment methods depending on what's clinically indicated.
Schedule a Visit or Ask a Question First
If you'd like to come in, a complimentary consultation is available. We'll review your history, discuss what you're dealing with, and tell you directly whether chiropractic care — or another service — makes sense for your situation. If you have existing imaging, we'll look at it and give you a straight read on what it shows.
