10/15/2026
Whether you receive soft tissue chiropractic like SOT (sacral occipital technique) or osseous (the pop) manipulation, restoring your spinal health leads to less nerve interference and better function for you.
Healthier outlook too and peace of mind. 🪷✨🍁
In honor of National Chiropractic Health Month, here are 10 things you might not know about your body and chiropractic care!
1. A giraffe has the same number of neck vertebrae as you! Both humans and giraffes have 7 Cervical Vertebrae, theirs are just a little longer.
2. Chiropractors are trained to diagnose, not simply adjust. A thorough history and examination help determine the cause of a complaint and whether chiropractic care is appropriate.
3. About half of your neck's rotation happens at C1–C2, the joint between the first two vertebrae at the top of your neck controls most of the rotation.
4. Movement can be part of recovery. For many musculoskeletal conditions, appropriate activity and a gradual return to movement are preferred over prolonged bed rest.
5. Not everyone has “textbook” spinal anatomy. Natural variations like transitional vertebrae or cervical ribs can exist without someone ever knowing.
6. Where you feel pain isn't always where it starts. Referred pain can be felt in a different location from its actual source, which is why a thorough examination matters.
7. Your spinal cord connects to 31 pairs of spinal nerves. These help carry sensory and motor information between your central nervous system and the rest of your body.
8. An adjustment doesn't simply “put a bone back in place.” Spinal manipulation uses a specific force to influence joint movement and symptoms.
9. Your spine has to be stable AND mobile. It helps protect the spinal cord while still allowing you to bend, twist, and move.
10. Progress isn't measured by pain alone. Better mobility, strength, function, activity tolerance, and getting back to the things you enjoy can all be meaningful signs of improvement.
This National Chiropractic Health Month, get curious about your body, keep moving, and take care of the joints that keep you moving.
Which fact surprised you the most? 👇