The Joint Chiropractic offers free visits

To promote the opening of The Joint Chiropractic in the Plaza at Landmark in Lincolnia, the office is offering free consultations, exams, and initial adjustments.

You can claim the limited-time special by texting “Landmark” to 56468 or filling out an online form.

The Joint invites the community to its Grand Opening on March 19, 12-2 p.m. There will be a ribbon-cutting event with raffle prizes and giveaways. Attendees will receive a free massage by a local massage therapist and the chance to be in the next issue of VIP Alexandria magazine.

Learn more about the Grand Opening and sign up for an appointment on the event Facebook page.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Annandale Christian Community for Action (ACCA) and the American Legion.

The Joint is different from most chiropractic offices. It’s a franchise operation with more than 700 locations offering affordable services.

The offices accept walk-ins, they’re open on evenings and weekends, and they don’t take insurance, says Justin Vélez-Hagan, co-owner of the Lincolnia location. “Our prices are typically lower than co-pays,”

Chiropractors adjust the alignment of the spinal column and joints, “Any misalignments can cause pain, the numbing of fingers and toes, and the inability to move properly,” Vélez-Hagan says.

Problems can happen if people fall, have bad posture, or sleep wrong, he says. “Chiropractors provide just enough quick pressure to improve the alignment.”

An adjustment by a chiropractor “helps you function better all around,” he says. It can improve your well-being and eliminate constant pain.”

Vélez-Hagan had a back problem about 15 years ago, due to sports injuries and activities in the military. At times the back spasms were so bad, he couldn’t walk.

He was urged to have surgery but went to a chiropractor instead. After a few sessions, the back spasms and pain went away. “It changed my physical life,” he says.

Vélez-Hagan secured a franchise with The Joint because “I really want to help people.” He plans to open two more outlets of The Joint, one in Annandale and one in Burke.