What causes the “cracking” noise during an adjustment?
That noise is the same noise associated with “cracking” your knuckles. It is gases escaping from a joint when there is a change in pressure. Some sources say nitrogen, other say it is carbon dioxide that escape from the joints. Many adjustment methods will yield the “cracking or popping” noise, but not all. Some involve only light pressure or tension. Your chiropractor will decide what method or technique is best for you. Many people ask the question, “If cracking your knuckles is bad, why isn’t it also bad for the spine”? First, allow me to say that cracking the knuckles may or may not be bad for you. This controversial question has been the focus of numerous studies and the results are inconclusive. It should suffice to say that it may be detrimental for some of us. In any case, the shape and the make-up of joints in the spine are completely different than the fingers. A trained doctor of chiropractic not only will not harm your joints, but may be instrumental in halting the degenera
