Most patients experience a popping or cracking sound during spinal manipulation. This sound occurs because gas and fluids are moving through your spine between you joints. Your body depends on fluids to lubricate the bones between each section of your spinal joints, so it’s normal to have this fluid in your skeletal system.

Yes. You might hear the "crack" but that doesn't mean you are correcting the level that you need and in the direction that you need, Self-manipulation, while a temporary rush and feel-good sensation, can create hypermobility and long-term structural problems. In addition, people who self-manipulate tend to do it several times a day, every day. This causes ligaments to stretch and eventually become less stable –This instability not only affects the mechanics of the spine, but also can predispose you to an injury.

The primary reason is that the birth process is physically demanding for babies. A typical birth can place 60-90 lbs of force onto an infant’s head and neck. While most children are okay, these shifts have been associated with colic, constipation, sleep issues, irritation and trouble trouble breast feeding check ups can help prevent structural shifts from becoming a chronic problem. We use very gentle corrections which help the child be more comfortable, typically after a handful of visits. Childrens who get adjusted often nurse better, are more comfortable, have regular bowel movements, sleep better and have a stronger immune system.

prevention and maintenance in terms of protecting what we have worked so hard to accomplish. Is recommended to receive a structural corrective chiropractic adjustment once per month or every 3 weeks depending on your activities of daily living and age. There is no obligation to continue care, but to most patients, it makes sense to keep things in check with periodic visits.

Chiropractic treatments typically aren’t painful, some patients experience minor discomfort or could feel sore after an appointment or the next day and that's totally normal, some people do and some people don't feel sore because everyone respond different to the first treatment. We use modalities like electrical stimulation and heat to decrease the tightness and tension before the adjustment, that way the chiropractic adjustment is more gentle. Also We can offer suggestions to decrease discomfort, such as using ice packs or a heating pad at home. You may also find it helpful to perform gentle stretches that we are going to teach. Most patients leave with less pain than they had upon arrival. Progress takes time, but you may experience immediate relief after an adjustment or other services.