DO ADJUSTMENTS CAUSE ARTHRITIS?
It is a myth that cracking your joints causes arthritis. In fact, healthy joints need to be adjusted to help prevent the onset of certain types of arthritis. Joints that are chronically subluxated or misaligned will eventually lead to osteoarthritis or spinal decay. However, excessive cracking , such as in those people who enjoy cracking their knuckles very frequently, can cause low grade inflammation and ligament instability. Only an experienced doctor should administer spinal adjustments because it is just as important to know when not to adjust as when to adjust.
