CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENTS/ MANIPULATION
Adjustments, or manipulation are the terms that are used when the Chiropractor uses their hands to provide movement of specific vertebrae in the spine. The objective of this movement is to realign vertebrae that have shifted out of place or become restricted (tight) for a number of reasons ranging from normal daily activity to trauma such as a car accident.
When these vertebrae are not moving properly, it has an overall systemic effect from muscular to the central nervous system. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak.
A chiropractic adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to create proper movement between two vertebra. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to. Often chiropractic manipulation is the preferred option for back pain remedies.
