You may hear popping or cracking sounds as your chiropractor moves your joints during the treatment session. The chiropractor uses his or her hands to apply a controlled, sudden force to a joint, pushing it beyond its usual range of motion. Often, you're positioned lying facedown on a specially designed, padded chiropractic table. During the procedureĭuring a typical chiropractic adjustment, your chiropractor places you in specific positions to treat affected areas.
Your chiropractor may also recommend other examinations or tests, such as X-rays. What you can expectĪt your initial visit, your chiropractor will ask questions about your health history and perform a physical exam, with particular attention to your spine. No special preparation is required before a chiropractic adjustment. A known bone abnormality in the upper neck.Numbness, tingling, or loss of strength in an arm or leg.A certain type of stroke after neck manipulationĭon't seek chiropractic adjustment if you have:.
Serious complications associated with chiropractic adjustment are overall rare, but may include: Chiropractic adjustment is safe when it's performed by someone trained and licensed to deliver chiropractic care.