What's that noise?

Ever wonder what the "cracking" noise is when you have an adjustment made at the chiropractors office? Luckily Dr. Harper has made much information available on his website, that helps to explain many aspects of the often times, misunderstood world of chiropractic medicine........... this is what he says about that "cracking" noise.

"The chiropractic adjustment is a quick thrust applied to a vertebra for the purpose of correcting its position, movement or both. Adjustments are often accompanied by an audible release of gas in the spinal joints that sounds like a “crack.” The sound sometimes surprises people the first time they get adjusted, but the sensation is usually relieving. Occasionally, minor discomfort is experienced, especially if the surrounding muscles are in spasm or the person tenses up during the chiropractic procedure. There are times when the audible “cracking” does not occur. This is often due to either significant muscle tightness or the person having a hard time relaxing during their adjustments. Some adjusting techniques are designed to move the spine in a way that does not produce the audible sound at all. Chiropractic is so much more than simply a means of relieving pain."

So now that you know what it is, and it's nothing to be afraid of, come on in and let's get started on your road to recovery! HARPER WELLNESS