Is a neck adjustment a forceful action?
No, it is not. Neck adjustment is done within the normal range of motion. This normal range is less than what is required to turn your head when backing up a car. Adjustment of a joint is a highly skilled procedure which requires relatively little pressure. This had been clearly demonstrrated in studies to determine the degree of physical stress applied during adjustment. It is a skill, not strength, that is needed to conduct a safe, effective adjustment. Chiropractic education in Canada is an intensive four year program following three years of university undergraduate studies. By the time they graduate, Canadian chiropractors are among the most skilled in the world.
