The Chiropractic Crack

Some patients fear that cracking sound that often accompanies an adjustment.  Others crave it.

But what exactly is it?  That crack.

The sound is referred to as a cavitation which is a drop of pressure in the fluid surrounding a joint.  The cracking sound is not bones breaking or ligaments tearing.  It's more akin to the pop you get when a bottle of champagne is uncorked.

When people see me adjust a patient's neck for the first time and hear that crack, I think memories of late night kung-fu movies come to mind.  Or the films with ninjas that sneak up behind the enemy guard and twist their neck.  You hear a sickening crack and ninja's victim collapses to the floor.

The chiropractic adjustment is nothing like this.  It is controlled, gentle, and very specific.

Most patients find the whole adjustment (cracks and all) to be extremely relaxing.

And for those dear patients who simply cannot overcome their apprehension of the cracking adjustments, I have several other chiropractic techniques and instruments that elicit absolutely no cavitation.  I'll custom my approach to make sure the chiropractic experience is stress free and enjoyable.  You all deserve nothing less!