Manassas chiropractor uses gentler instrument adjustments for back and joint pain

Virginia Family Chiropractic in Manassas is highlighting low-force instrument adjusting as an alternative to manual spinal manipulation for patients with back, neck and joint pain. The office pairs Activator and Impulse adjustments with decompression, traction and other therapies for care tailored to patient tolerance. Why it matters: - Low-force adjusting gives anxious, older and osteoporosis-prone patients a less intimidating option for chiropractic care. - The approach aims to reduce discomfort while still targeting restricted joints and pain in the back, neck and extremities. - Virginia Family Chiropractic says the method can broaden access to conservative, drug-free pain care for local patients. What happened: - Virginia Family Chiropractic’s Manassas office is using low-force instrument adjusting for patients with joint, back and neck pain. - Dr. Ghazaleh “Gyzel” Tabrizi treats patients with the Activator adjusting instrument and the Impulse instrument. - The office is located off Sudley Road in Manassas, directly across from UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. - Patients can find more information at the practice’s Manassas page . The details: - The Activator instrument is a spring-loaded device that delivers a quick, controlled impulse to a specific joint. - The Activator has received FDA clearance. - The Impulse instrument delivers a rapid series of thrusts to a targeted segment. - Both tools move so quickly that surrounding muscles do not have time to guard against the correction. - Research cited by the practice measured an Activator thrust at about 140 newtons, compared with about 540 newtons for a standard manual thrust. - The Activator adjustment moves a vertebra a fraction of a millimeter. - Dr. Tabrizi evaluates each patient before treatment and adjusts the tool, contact point and number of impulses for the joint being treated. - The office frequently combines instrument adjusting with lumbar decompression and traction, including cervical traction and Pope 2-Way traction. - Virginia Family Chiropractic also offers dry needling, MLS laser therapy and neuropathy treatment. - The practice accepts most insurance plans, including VA benefits, auto insurance and workers’ compensation. - Virginia Family Chiropractic has operated in Northern Virginia since 2008 and now has four offices in Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas and Woodbridge. Between the lines: - The Manassas office is positioning instrument adjusting as a calmer entry point for patients who might avoid chiropractic care because of fear of twisting or audible popping. - The mix of decompression, traction and other therapies suggests a broader conservative treatment plan rather than a single-technique visit. - The focus on repeatable, targeted impulses reflects a preference for precision and consistency over force. What’s next: - Patients who want conservative pain care in western Prince William County can schedule visits at the Manassas office. - Virginia Family Chiropractic is continuing to offer a mix of chiropractic and physical medicine services across its Northern Virginia locations. The bottom line: - Virginia Family Chiropractic is marketing a gentler chiropractic option in Manassas for patients who want precise care without traditional manual force.