Low-Force Chiropractic Techniques: Gentle Care for Every Age

Not everyone is comfortable with the traditional “crack and pop” associated with chiropractic adjustments. We get it. Perhaps you’re pregnant and concerned about pressure on your abdomen. Or you’re bringing in your newborn and can’t imagine anyone manipulating their tiny spine. Maybe you’re a senior concerned about osteoporosis making your bones more fragile. That’s where low-force techniques can be gamechangers.

What Makes Low-Force Different

Low-force chiropractic at Aria Health and Wellness Clinic uses special instruments and gentle pressure instead of manual thrusting. These techniques aim to support spinal motion and comfort, address areas of joint restriction or tension, and restore proper function, but they do so in a way that feels more like a light massage than traditional adjusting.

The instruments deliver precise, controlled impulses to specific areas of your spine. You might feel a light tapping sensation, but there’s no twisting, no sudden movements, and definitely no loud popping sounds. For many people, especially those who are nervous about chiropractic care, this approach feels much less intimidating.

“The beauty of low-force techniques is that effective care doesn’t have to be forceful,” says Dr. Sandhu. “Whether I’m adjusting a three-day-old infant or an eighty-year-old grandmother, precision matters more than pressure.”

Perfect for Pregnancy and Pediatrics

Pregnant women often experience lower back pain, hip discomfort, and pelvic misalignment as their body changes to accommodate a growing baby. Low-force techniques enable chiropractors to address these issues without applying pressure to the abdomen. You lie comfortably on tables designed for prenatal care, and the adjustments help your body adapt to its changing centre of gravity.

For babies and children, these gentle methods are ideally suited to their developing spines. Infants benefit from corrections that support gentle assessment following birth or positioning issues that may support comfort and movement in early development. The pressure used is incredibly light, often compared to the pressure you’d use to test whether a tomato is ripe.

Offering Benefits for Seniors Too

As we age, our bones can become more brittle and our joints less flexible. Traditional adjustment techniques may not be appropriate for individuals with osteoporosis or severe arthritis. Low-force methods allow seniors to receive chiropractic care that improves mobility, balance, and fall prevention without risk of injury.

Victoria Chiropractor Dr. Amar Sandhu is specially trained in these techniques, ensuring that patients of all ages can access care that’s both appropriate and comfortable. Whether you’re expecting your first baby, bringing in your newborn, or looking for ways to maintain independence in your golden years, low-force chiropractic offers a gentle path to supporting your spine.