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What Happens During a Chiropractor Adjustment

When you get a chiropractic adjustment, the muscles and other soft tissues around your neck and spine might tighten up to resist movement. This is a normal reaction, but the goal of your chiropractor is to ease that tension and help you relax. This will allow your body to become reacquainted with its proper position/alignment and hold it more easily over time.

The chiropractor will begin by examining your entire range of motion, halting promptly if any movement causes pain. Then they will apply a specific manipulation/manipulation to the area that is misaligned or stuck (often called subluxation). This spinal manipulation thrust is designed to improve spinal motion, joint alignment and decrease nerve irritability and associated pain. The typical sensation during a chiropractic adjustment is a popping sound as the joints release pressure. Many people also feel a soothing mood and energy lift after their chiropractic adjustment. These sensations are caused by the biochemical responses stimulated by your chiropractor when they re-align your spine and relieve nerves that were depressing endocrine function.

If you’re not happy with your current chiropractor, or if you have never been to a chiropractor before and don’t know where to start, one of the best things you can do is ask for a recommendation from friends and family members who have had positive experiences in the past. They will be able to give you recommendations that fit your personal needs. It’s also worth considering the online reputation of your potential chiropractor as well. There are platforms like Yelp and other medical websites that will tell you if the doctor has any complaints or malpractice suits on file. chiropractor adjustment