The primary treatment your chiropractor will provide for spinal dysfunction (spinal misalignment or subluxation) is a procedure known as vertebral or spinal “adjustment”. An adjustment is a gentle technique in which the chiropractor skillfully applies the right pressure to an area of the spine (or other joint) that is not functioning properly or is out of alignment. The result is reduced pain and inflammation, improved nervous system communication and restored function- not just to the injured area, but throughout your body.