Understanding Chiropractic Care

The Difference Between Relief and Habit: Our Doctor's Perspective I see it every day. A patient walks into the exam room, twists their torso until they hear a loud pop , and sighs with a bit of relief. They look at me and say, "See, Doc? I’ve already started the job for you!" I usually smile, but then we have a very important talk. Because while that self-crack might feel good for about twenty minutes, there is a massive difference between what you’re doing on your sofa and w

Understanding Cavitation: Why Your Joints Make Noise During an Adjustment If you’ve ever been in my office, you know that moment. We’ve done the assessment, you’re relaxed on the table, I perform a gentle adjustment, and then— pop . For some of my patients, that sound is the "sweet music" of relief. For others, especially if it’s their first time, it can be a little startling. I’ve had patients look at me with wide eyes and ask, "Doc, did you just break something?" or "Are m