Spinal Manipulation
Precise chiropractic adjustments designed to restore motion, reduce pain, and help you move the way your body was meant to.
More Than Just a “Back Crack”
Chiropractic care is about restoring motion—not simply chasing symptoms. When spinal joints stop moving the way they were designed to, muscles work harder, surrounding tissues can become irritated, and everyday movement becomes more difficult. A precise adjustment helps your body move, heal, and perform at its best.
Restore Motion
Restricted joints make your body work harder. Chiropractic adjustments help restore healthy movement so your spine can do its job again.
Reduce Irritation
When joints move better, surrounding muscles, ligaments, and nerves often calm down. Less irritation usually means better function.
Move With Confidence
Whether you are working, golfing, training, parenting, or just trying to get through the day, healthy motion matters.
Every Patient Is Different. Your Adjustment Should Be Too.
There is not one “best” chiropractic technique—only the technique that is best for you. Dr. Sean Dunkle selects the appropriate approach based on your condition, comfort level, age, goals, and exam findings. Some patients benefit from traditional manual adjustments, while others respond better to gentler instrument-assisted techniques such as Activator®. The goal is always the same: the most effective adjustment with the least amount of force necessary.
Techniques We Use
There is no one-size-fits-all adjustment. Dr. Sean Dunkle and the Care Chiropractic team use a variety of chiropractic techniques so care can be matched to the patient, not forced into a cookie-cutter plan.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Hands-on adjustments are used to restore motion in joints that are not moving properly and to improve overall spinal function.
- Manual Adjustments
- Diversified Technique
- Gonstead Technique
- Anterior Technique
Low-Force Options
For patients who prefer a gentler approach, we can use low-force techniques designed to be precise, comfortable, and effective.
- Activator® Instrument Adjusting
- Thompson Drop Technique
- Gentle patient-specific care
Advanced Therapies
When needed, spinal manipulation may be combined with supportive therapies to reduce tension, improve mobility, and promote healing.
- DOC Spinal Decompression Therapy
- Manual Therapy
- Myofascial Release
- Trigger Point Therapy
What To Expect During An Adjustment
If you have never been to a chiropractor before, it is normal to have questions. Most adjustments take only a few moments and are tailored specifically to you. Some produce the familiar “pop,” while others do not—and both can be effective. Our goal is never to force a joint to move. It is to restore motion safely, comfortably, and precisely.
What Happens During an Adjustment?
A chiropractic adjustment is not about “cracking backs.” It is about restoring motion to joints that are restricted, stiff, or irritated. Many patients feel relief, improved mobility, and less tension after treatment.
1. We Evaluate
We listen, examine, and determine where motion is limited or where irritation may be coming from.
2. We Adjust
The adjustment is delivered with the technique that best fits your body, condition, and comfort level.
3. We Recheck
We look for improved motion, reduced tension, and better function so care is guided by how you respond.
Small Adjustment. Big Difference.
Healthy joints move freely. Restricted joints do not. When movement is restored, surrounding muscles can relax, irritation may decrease, and your body is often able to function more efficiently. Sometimes the difference is immediate. Sometimes improvement happens gradually over several visits. Either way, every adjustment is working toward one goal: helping you move better.
Conditions We Commonly Help
Spinal manipulation may be recommended for many common spine and joint problems. These are some of the conditions patients frequently visit Care Chiropractic for.
Experience The Care Chiropractic Difference
We combine modern chiropractic care, clear patient education, and a friendly office experience that makes patients feel comfortable from the moment they walk in.
Why Choose Care Chiropractic?
At Care Chiropractic, we combine clinical experience, modern chiropractic techniques, and a patient-first approach. Our goal is not just to get you adjusted. Our goal is to help you understand what is going on, feel confident in your care, and get back to moving better.
We proudly serve Marion, Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, and the surrounding communities.
New Patients Welcome
Care Chiropractic proudly accepts new patients. We participate with most insurance plans and will even handle the claims for you.
Call us today at 319-377-7331 to schedule an appointment with our team and experience chiropractic care that goes beyond the adjustment.
“Warning: Our doctors are highly trained and exceptionally good at what they do. Side effects may include moving easier, feeling younger, and wondering why you didn’t come to Care Chiropractic sooner.”
Common Questions About Chiropractic Adjustments
Will a chiropractic adjustment hurt?
Most patients find adjustments comfortable and relieving. Care is always customized to your body, comfort level, and condition.
Will my adjustment make a popping sound?
Sometimes. Sometimes not. The sound is simply gas releasing from the joint—kind of like opening a can of soda, only much better for your spine.
How many visits will I need?
That depends on your condition, exam findings, health history, and goals. Some patients need short-term relief care, while others choose ongoing wellness care.
Do you use gentle techniques?
Yes. Care Chiropractic offers a variety of techniques, including gentle instrument-assisted adjusting options such as Activator®.
Do I need X-rays?
Not every patient needs X-rays. Dr. Sean will recommend them only when they are appropriate based on your history, symptoms, and exam findings.
Ready To Feel Better?
Pain changes the way you live. Getting the right care can help change it back. Whether you are struggling with neck pain, back pain, headaches, sciatica, or simply not moving the way you would like, we would love the opportunity to help.
Your Health. Your Life. Our Mission.
📍 Find Us In Marion
Care Chiropractic is located on 35th Street in Marion, conveniently across from Marion Hy-Vee. Grab a salad after your adjustment—or reward yourself with ice cream. We do not judge.
Care Chiropractic
1260 35th Street, Marion, IA 52302
📞 319-377-7331
Care Chiropractic
1260 35th Street, Marion, IA 52302
📞 319-377-7331