A chiropractic adjustment is a manipulation of a joint in which a Doctor of Chiropractic uses their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, gentle thrust to a specific joint allowing it to move past the physiologic range of motion without exceeding the anatomical limit. The goal of each adjustment is to change the mechanics of the joint allowing for a decrease in pain, improved stabilization and to increase overall range of motion. With proper changes of mechanics of the joint with repetition, proper nerve conduction, muscle control and joint function is achieved.