Motion Palpation at Beacon Hill Chiropractic Clinic

Understanding Your Spine’s Movement

person having arm adjusted At Beacon Hill Chiropractic Clinic, we’re dedicated to helping you move and feel your best. One of the ways we do this is through motion palpation, a simple, hands-on technique we use to understand how your spine and joints are working.

Motion palpation helps us figure out if certain areas of your body aren’t moving the way they should. By identifying these restrictions, we can focus on what’s causing discomfort or stiffness and create a care plan that works for you.

What is Motion Palpation?

Motion palpation is a manual technique where your chiropractor gently guides your joints through specific movements while feeling for any areas that seem restricted or misaligned. It’s all about seeing how well your body moves as a whole and spotting any problem areas that might need attention.

Think of it as a physical “check-up” for your joints. If something isn’t moving as it should, motion palpation helps us catch it so we can address the issue right away.

Your body is designed to move freely and comfortably. When certain joints are stuck or not moving properly, it can throw off your entire system. This can lead to stiffness, pain, or even long-term issues if left unaddressed.

Motion palpation allows us to:

Find areas of your body that aren’t moving as they should.
Understand how these restrictions might be affecting your overall health and mobility.
Create a care plan that’s tailored to you and your specific needs.
By focusing on movement, we can get to the root of the problem instead of just addressing surface symptoms.

What to Expect During Motion Palpation

During your visit, your chiropractor will gently move certain parts of your body, like your spine or other joints, to see how they’re functioning. You might feel them pressing lightly in specific areas or guiding your body through natural movements.

This process is completely non-invasive and helps us get a clear picture of what’s going on. Combined with other assessments, motion palpation gives us valuable insights into your overall health.

How Can Motion Palpation Benefit You?

When your body moves the way it’s supposed to, everything works better. Here’s how motion palpation can help:

Better Diagnosis: Pinpoints exactly where the problem is so we can address it.
Improved Mobility: Releases restrictions that may be limiting your range of motion.

Personalised Care: Helps us design a care plan just for you.
Proactive Health: Identifies issues before they become bigger problems.

Part of Your Chiropractic Care Toolbox