What is a Chiropractic Adjustment? (From Chiropractor)

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[speedy]

I thoroughly appreciated how no-nonsense and sensible this video was 👍

[BryanChristiansen]

One of the most honest and useful videos related to this profession I have ever seen.

[NovaPrincess]

I wasn't sure whether I needed a chiropractic adjustment or not. I workout a lot and have done yoga for over 13 years. When I first started yoga, I even remember some folks going to a chiro, but I didn't consider it until now. After closing on my first home all by myself, moving, and working through my biggest career achievement all in a 3-month period, my back was killing me! Yoga helped a ton, but as soon as I tried running, lifting, or dealing with daily life, my back was tight. I went to the chiro and feel amazing after two adjustments and a massage by his massage therapist. I feel amazing, like ME again. My ROM in my hips, spine, and ankles is leaps and bounds better. I was so stiff and in so much pain in those areas. I am very flexible overall, but I still have places that I could get to. My chiro listens to me and really cares about my wellbeing and is careful.

How does this adjustment affect the nervous system? I felt a lot from the adjustment, too much to type. Basically there was an emotional release, tension release, stress reduction for me. I could feel the cortisol vanish and my blood pressure go down. I'm doing the same yoga and routine as before. No other changes. It has been going on since my first adjustment. I use yoga to maintain the alignment.

[susanboyd]

I am 50 and had my very first chiropractic appointment yesterday and it was amazing. This video was very helpful in helping me understand what I went through. Thank you.

[siavashranjbar]

"you shouldnt be coming to see me week in week out". wow!!! appreciate the honesty. most doctors nowadays are looking to make a buck.

[jessmcafee]

Good your being honest and not trying to sell a bunch of stuff and that the PT is a big part of helping restoring motion

[dr.vadimfarian]

Im a D.C. and this video is excellent in spelling out realistic explanation of what a chiropractic adjustment really is. Good job Doc!

[brettrintoul]

Thank you very much for explaining that in such a clear and concise manner.

[joashkande]

Explained simply and straight to the point

[ethansharer]

Thanks for this. I've been dealing with some chronic pain and mobility issues for a few years now, and am finally discovering more comprehensive ways of handling my issues these days. I'm hoping chiropractic adjustments in combination with exercise recommendations from my physiotherapist will help get me back to my sports and active lifestyle.

[Sam-efbj]

also, if you want to maximize the help chiropractic gives:

-get a top quality mattress...ask the chiro for what type he recommends
-engage with ideal sleeping positions - very important, whether that is pillow between the legs to straighten the spine, or other things
- must sleep those 8 hours daily. Sleep is when most of the healing happens. if you skirt on enough sleep, you just aren't going to heal
- must drink those 8 glasses of water daily. most folks don't do that and, again, if you don't, you just aren't going to heal well. Body tissues need that hydration
- and very good diet. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies. Just quick frozen dinners and that? Again, you just won't heal well.
- ask the chiro for specific, daily stretches to support the chiro work. will help maximize the benefits.

And when people say that chiro doesn't help them...99 times out of 100...it is because they skirt or skimp on the above...

[ajmpatriot]

Very good explanation!
I’d like to know how the nitrogen bubble gets into the joint fluid to begin with, and why does it cause discomfort.

[buildingbetterbridges]

Great video. I just had my first adjustment after suffering with chronic pain in my neck..

[spitfire]

Thanks for the informative video. I’ve been considering going to a chiropractor for several neck and back pain. I have bulging discs so I don’t know if it’s safe?

[ryanalcantara]

Thank you Dr. Oliver, most of the chiroprator said to me that your spine is misalign and according to them that they can align my misalign spine that is why i need to see them twice a week for almost 2 months.
Can a chiropractor really align the spine or stop the degeneration from the misalignment?

[sayu]

Can you explain why a joint gets stuck in the first place?

[philiptaylor]

Huh. I didnt really feel an endorphin release after my first adjustment this week. I felt nauseous initially. And then felt a little more balanced overall after several hours. And then fluish. My new chiropractor explained this practice as being all about freeing up nerves

[purplerain]

Thanks for the information Dr. Oliver. I just had my 2nd adjustment today and had my x-rays examined. My chiropractor wants me to do adjustments 2 times a week for 3 months. That seems a bit much.

[PureNightmare]

Not me thinking it was bones cracking lol love this no fuss video! Thanks!

[nomsabusakwe]

How long does the discomfort last after adjustment? Some say 24 to 48 hours. But I'm having backache for two weeks now. some symptoms have improved though only backache left