subject: Niagara Falls Chiropractor [print this page] There are lots of questions about Chiropractic adjustments and a lot of misinformation out there about it. So I wanted to take the time to answer a few of the most common questions asked about chiropractic adjustments and dispel some of the myths out there about them.
Answering your questions about chiropractic adjustment:
QWhat is chiropractic adjustment?
AChiropractic adjustment, also called spinal manipulation, is a procedure used by Doctor of Chiropractics to correct misalignments of the vertebrae of your spine. Untreated, these misalignments can interfere with neurological communication between your brain, tissues and organs.
QWhat happens when you have a chiropractic adjustment?
AAfter identifying your condition via examination and testing, and determining that spinal adjustment is the best treatment for you, your DC will position your body so that only the affected area is isolated. Next, your DC will manipulate the joint, freeing it from its position. In restoring the joint's natural movement, inflammation and pain are reduced and your tissues begin to heal.
QIs it true that there's a popping sound during an adjustment?
AYes, this harmless popping sound occurs when gas bubbles in the fluid surrounding the joint are released during the procedure. Have you ever cracked your knuckles? It's the same thing.
QDoes this procedure hurt?
ASome people are squeamish about spinal manipulation if they aren't familiar with the procedure. When conducted by a licensed DC, however, spinal manipulation is effective in reducing muscle and joint pain. Only rarely does chiropractic adjustment cause mild discomfort that typically goes away in a day or two.
Chiropractors help thousands of people relieve pain and go about their lives comfortably. If you have any additional questions about chiropractic adjustments, feel free to contact one in your area.
