WHAT CAUSES THE SOUND OF AN ADJUSTMENT?
Actually, not all adjusting techniques produce the sound associated with "popping knuckles." Some techniques create no sound at all, some a little. Many techniques, however, do create the sound of a spinal "release." What causes it? A British research team that took x-ray movies of people ?popping? their knuckles may have solved the mystery. The sound appeared to be caused by gas rushing in to fill the partial vacuum created when the joints were slightly separated.
IS IT BAD TO "CRACK" YOUR NECK OR BACK A LOT?
The desire to pop the neck or back is caused by tension from a jammed or fixated vertebra, which causes another part of the spine to compensate by moving too much and "popping" a lot. The jammed part should be adjusted by a chiropractor so that the rest of the spinal column will balance and stop being so movable and noisy.
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD CHIROPRACTIC BEGIN?
Newborns have received spinal adjustments, especially after difficult or traumatic births. There are case histories of infants close to death who were adjusted in hospitals with seemingly miraculous recoveries.
Dr. Cady's oldest daughter, Nicolette, could not turn her head to the left for the first week after birth. During her birth, forceps were used, which may have caused a problem in the neck. Dr. Cady evaluated and corrected a subluxation in the upper cervical spine, and within 10 minutes Nicolette had full range of motion.
IS CHIROPRACTIC SIMILAR TO MASSAGE?
No. Chiropractic deals with the spinal column, nervous system, meninges, and body structure. Massage therapists deal with muscle tension, circulation, and body fluid drainage.
CAN I RECEIVE A CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTMENT ONLY ONCE?
Of course. Once is better than never. But chiropractic can help you in so many ways. Why not ask your chiropractor about your personal spinal-care needs.
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