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Our Team is expanding!

At Alignment Health Co, we believe no two people are the same—so their care shouldn’t be either. While many of you know us through Daniel, we’ve been growing behind the scenes to bring you a more complete, multidisciplinary approach to your health.

We’ve created a space where a range of practitioners work together to support you, including Chiropractors, Physiotherapists & Massage Therapists

Meet

Aden Lim-Soetjandra

Chiropractor

Aden was raised in a family with a strong background in massage therapy, which fostered an early interest in manual care and helping people move and feel better. This foundation, combined with his formal training, has shaped his calm, attentive, and practical approach to care.

He began his clinical experience in mid-2023 as a chiropractic assistant before becoming a fully qualified chiropractor. He holds a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science and a Master of Chiropractic from Macquarie University, and believes deeply in helping people live without dysfunction so they can move better and become stronger.

Outside the clinic, Aden leads an active lifestyle and has trained in several combat sports. He maintains his fitness through regular gym training and enjoys understanding how the body moves to optimise performance and reduce injury risk.

An avid reader, he is committed to continual learning to better support his patients.

Aden is passionate about helping patients achieve meaningful, long-term improvements in their health and is proud to support the local community on their journey to better movement and wellbeing.

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Understanding Chiropractic Adjustments

By Aden Lim-Soetjandra

What is a Chiropractic Adjustment?

Ever wondered what actually happens during a chiropractic adjustment—or why that “crack” sometimes occurs?

If you’re experiencing pain from a stiff or irritated joint, often in the neck or back, a chiropractic adjustment may be one of the treatment options considered.

In a healthy body, joints move freely and without pain, thanks to the way our muscles and joints work together.

The Role of Joints

Joints play a key role in how we move every day—from larger joints like the elbow to the smaller facet joints in the spine.

• Joint Movement: Healthy joints allow smooth, pain-free movement

• Goal of Adjustments: Restore movement and function, helping to reduce discomfort during everyday activities

What Happens During an Adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment—also known as spinal manipulation or a high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust—involves a quick, controlled movement applied to a joint.

This can help to:

• Reduce joint stiffness

• Decrease muscle tension

• Influence how the nervous system processes pain (Gevers-Montoro et al., 2021)

Slower techniques, known as mobilisations, may also be used. These can be effective as well, although results may take longer to achieve (Bronfort et al., 2004).

Are Chiropractic Adjustments Safe?

Chiropractic adjustments are generally considered safe when performed by a trained professional.

• Common Reactions: Mild soreness or stiffness can occur, particularly when treating a new or acute issue

• Rare Risks: As with any form of care, there are risks, but these are uncommon and are minimised through careful assessment and clinical judgement (Young et al., 2024)

All care is tailored to the individual, including the choice of technique, timing, and areas of focus.

The “Crack” Explained

A common misconception is that if a joint doesn’t “crack,” the treatment hasn’t worked.

In reality, the sound is simply caused by gas bubbles shifting within the joint fluid due to changes in pressure—not bones rubbing together. The presence (or absence) of this sound doesn’t determine the effectiveness of the treatment.

Why This Matters

Ultimately, chiropractic care isn’t just about the adjustment itself—it’s about improving how your body moves, functions, and feels over time.

Research
(for those who want to dive deeper)

1. Gevers-Montoro C, et al. (2021) – Clinical Effectiveness and Efficacy of Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Spine Pain. Front Pain Res (Lausanne)

2. Bronfort G, et al. (2004) – Efficacy of spinal manipulation and mobilization for low back pain and neck pain: a systematic review and best evidence synthesis

3. Young KJ, et al. (2024) – Mechanisms of manipulation: a systematic review of the literature on immediate anatomical structural or positional changes in response to manually delivered high-velocity, low-amplitude spinal manipulation