Whats the difference between a Chiropractic adjustment and a manipulation?
Chiropractic Adjustment is a specific technique used by a Doctor of Chiropractic who has studied the spine for a minimum of 5 years at university level. The Chiropractor locates the area of subluxations, specifically and shifts the bone to its exact and correct location. (Adjusting toward correction) A manipulation is actually performed by someone with little or no training in the detection and correction of subluxations and simply moves joints, and not necessarily moving them towards correction. A chiropractic adjustment is non-invasive and your body loves it. WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO DRINK WATER AFTER AN ADJUSTMENT? With most patients, their spine has been locked in an unhealthy position, which means that their muscles have built up with lactic acid, like a dirty sponge. With an adjustment these muscles will release this acid toxin and water is important to flush it out of the system. CAN I EXERCISE AFTER AN ADJUSTMENT? YES! Your body is in correct alignment and will actually enhanc
