Adjustments, or manipulation as they're sometimes referred to is the minor movement of a joint in spine or extremities. The objective of this movement is to increase functional movement to specific joints thereby reducing inflammation or entrappment to peripheral nerves or nerve roots.
When joints don't function correctly, it has an overall systemic effect due to body wide compensation. Without proper alignment and flow of all nerves and systems in the body from the brain, we can't function at our peak.
An adjustment is often a pressure from the chiropractor utilizing the hands or an instrument to move a vertebrae back into place. This happens with a quick movement and is often without discomfort. You may hear a noise that sounds like you're cracking your knuckles referred to as joint cavitation. It is the release of gases such as oxygen and nitrogen from the joint.
Overall, adjustments are an excellent way to keep the body functioning at its highest level. When the body is in alignment, the body is able to respond and perform as it was designed to.
