Chiropractic Adjustment – What is that Popping Sound?

The sound of relief in a chiropractic adjustment. Pop Pop. Who knew the sounds of relief from back and neck pain could sound so good?

Those that are new to chiropractic treatment may find the sounds of an adjustment to be nerve wracking when actually the cause of the popping sounds is quite simple. Known as “osseus,” the small popping and cracking you here is the sound of bubbles in fluid surrounding the joint in the cavity popping, as gas is released. A chiropractic treatment involves moving a joint that is in the joint cavity, into its proper alignment.

This popping noise should actually be music to your ears if you suffer from back, joint, or neck pain of stiffness. When you receive a chiropractic treatment from Dr. Steven Schram you can relax because the pressure in your joints is about to be relieved. In simple terms, a process known as cavitation means that as vertebrae are gently, properly realigned, air bubbles in the fluid around the vertebrae are dissolved, which releases gas. This will decrease the pressure, pain and more importantly allow the healing properties of the fluid in the joint to revitalize the joint and the muscle and tissue surrounding it.

Chiropractic treatments can help more than just back pain. Knees, elbows, wrists and even knuckles and fingers can cause discomfort when they are not properly aligned. These moveable joints are covered in a slick material that helps the bones to move without friction. This is lubricated in synovial fluid, which at times can have air bubbles. A cavitation, (moving the joint back into alignment within the cavity) creates an audible sound-which means that relief and increased mobility, is on its way.

Not every chiropractic spinal adjustment or neck adjustment is noisy, as all patients (and joints) are not created equal. If your synovial fluid is silent that doesn’t mean the adjustment isn’t working. It simply means your fluid has fewer air bubbles. Even if you don’t POP, the realignment of the joint increases the flow of fluids and the revitalization of your back, joints and neck has begun.

Direct, targeted gentle pressure is the hallmark of a chiropractic treatment from Dr. Steven Schram. His spinal adjustments will correct and align your vertebrae and joints in a way that brings relief and freedom from stiffness, whether you POP or not! Restore harmony to your system and help you live life in this great city, pain free.

For over twenty years, Dr. Steven Schram has helped his clients live pain free, fuller lives. He continues to research and study the latest techniques in chiropractic adjustments, care and acupuncture. Call him today at (212) 696-4426, for a consultation and take the first step toward letting your body heal itself.