Chiropractic Adjustment…Back Pain Relief, Now
By: Dr. Tiffany T. Butler | March 6, 2023 | Read Time: 5 minutes
Chiropractic care relies on the body’s innate ability to heal itself. Chiropractic care does not utilize drugs, medication, or surgical procedures. Chiropractic care is considered a safe form of treatment for muscle and joint conditions, as is often a first choice treatment by those who sustained whiplash injuries, muscle strains (e.g., neck pain, back pain), and disc-relation conditions such as sciatica.
The chiropractic adjustment is a specific maneuver applied to the patient’s spinal joints using the chiropractor’s hand (or chiropractic instrument). The sound that is often heard and/or felt by patients is gas being released from the joints. Our bodies undergo normal biochemical processes, and a by-product of these normal processes is the build-up of gas within the joint capsules. When the joint capsules are stretched, a “popping” sound or “cracking” sound is often heard or felt by the patient.
Chiropractors do NOT crack bones. A fracture is defined as a broken bone, and can be viewed as a “cracked bone.” I repeat, chiropractors do not crack bones. Chiropractors perform specifcic passive movements to the joints of the spine and/or other joints of the body (e.g., shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, and ankle/foot) to improve joint mobility and restore normal joint function. As we say in chiropractic, “Eggs crack, chiropractors adjust.” With that being said, you cannot perform a chiropractic adjustment on yourself. Although you may experience sounds when performing normal movements, it is not a chiropractic adjustment.
Click here to learn why you cannot perform chiropractic care on yourself; and why attempting to do so, can cause you trouble.
Click the links to read about The Philosophy of Chiropractic and The Science of Chiropractic.
Dr. Tiffany T. Butler (aka “The Pain Doctor”) is a chiropractor, author, and entrepreneur. She leads Harmonious Living Chiropractic: Fitness & Wellness Center, a pain management practice, in offering healthcare solutions that focus on patient-centered care. Her team consists of individuals who are passionate about improving patient outcomes by providing chiropractic care, in conjunction with therapeutic procedures. Their services have helped hundreds of people find pain relief and improved their quality of life. To learn more about Dr. Butler visit https://www.drtiffanybutler.com/dr-butler/ Connect with Dr. Butler on social media #drtiffanybutler
