07/13/2022
This is usually one of the first questions I get asked when working with new patients- “what is an adjustment?”
As a chiropractor I use adjustments (manipulative therapy) on a daily basis to help my patients. So what is an adjustment? First things first, you have to analyze to find areas of the body that are restricted (not moving properly/optimally). This can be in the spine or even in other joints such as the hip, knee, wrist etc. Next that joint is taken to it’s end range of motion, and a very fast but low force movement is applied to it.
With adjusting often you will hear a “popping” noise (some people refer to this as “cracking”, but rest assured nothing is actually cracking!). The reason this noise is heard is because when you adjust a joint, you change the space and pressure and air bubble can sometimes form in the synovial fluid (a lubricating substance located inside of your joint). This noise is know as a joint cavitation. It’s important to remember that this noise doesn’t always happen and even without a cavitation, an adjustment is still successful and will be of benefit.
There are many benefits to being adjusted some of which include:
-reduction in muscular tension
-decrease of pain
-better range of motion
-and many more
What’s your favourite place to have adjusted? Let me know below!
Want to know more or feel you may benefit from care? Reach out to me directly or reach me at my clinic
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