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Can I adjust myself?
NO! Since a proper adjustment requires a specific force in a precise direction applied to an exact spot of the spine or joint, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself correctly and accurately. Although many people are able to contort their neck or back to produce a popping or cracking sound which sometimes accompanies a chiropractic adjustment, this should not be confused with an adjustment.
If a person “pops” or “cracks” their neck or back, it is likely that one part of the spine is fixated or jammed causing another part to move too much and pop. This relieves tension for a short time but does not result in an adjustment. It is the jammed or fixated part of the spine that must be properly adjusted by a chiropractor so the rest of the spinal column will stop moving so easily.
In order to receive the benefits of a chiropractic adjustment it must be performed by a Doctor of Chiropractic who has extensive training to deliver the highest quality of care. Chiropractors cannot even adjust themselves, they must have another chiropractor adjust them.
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