The reason why chiropractic appointments are so short is because the main focus on chiropractor treatments are to perform quick and targeted manipulations and spinal adjustments.
These adjustments may only take a few seconds or so to complete and allows the chiropractor to address the primary issue in a short and brief time period.
The reason why you need to drink water after a chiropractic adjustment is to flush out the toxins that are released by the body and prevent the toxins from building up in the body again.
Drinking the water to flush out toxins after the chiropractic adjustment helps the body heal faster and reduces the chance of pain returning.
When your spine is adjusted the body releases toxins that are stored in the muscles and tissues.
The water also helps to reduce inflammation in the body.
The cracking sound when you go to the chiropractor is a result of cavitation.
The cavitation that causes the cracking sound when you go to the chiropractor is caused by gas bubbles being released from your synovial fluid which lubricates your joints.
The synovial fluid is a lubricant for your joints and a cushion for your joints and can also contain dissolved gases like carbon dioxide, nitrogen and oxygen.
When the chiropractor adjusts a joint in the body they are applying pressure as well as movement to create space between the joint surfaces.
The sudden change in pressure can also cause the dissolved gases in your synovial fluid to come out of solution and form bubbles and as the bubbles collapse rapidly they create the cracking or popping sound you hear.
The cavitation during chiropractor treatment is a natural phenomenon and is not any sign of injury or damage and nothing to worry about.
It is similar to the same sound you hear when you crack your knuckles.
Most doctors think chiropractors are beneficial in certain situations and some doctors view chiropractors as being a valuable complementary treatment for musculoskeletal issues such as back pain.
And some doctors are skeptical about the effectiveness and safety of care from a chiropractor and most particularly for aggressive manipulation techniques.
Many doctors recognize that care from a chiropractor can be very helpful in treating and managing musculoskeletal pain including back pain and neck pain.
Some doctors even may refer their patients to a good chiropractor for these treatments, especially if other treatments have not worked.
A good chiropractor can also realign your spine by using manual therapy like spinal manipulation.
Care from a chiropractor can help with back pain, neck pain, sciatica and many other conditions.
Chiropractors use controlled and gentle force to move the body into proper alignment.
A chiropractor can also spot a subluxation in your spine by observing your body posture.
Conditions that a chiropractor can help you with are Scoliosis, Whiplash, osteoarthritis, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Vertigo, Migraines, Herniated discs, Sciatica, Neck Pain and Back pain.
The signs of a misaligned spine are.
Poor posture.
Tingling and numbness.
Severe headaches.
Restless leg syndrome.
Knee, hip and neck pain.
And Fatigue.
Often when you get manual manipulation of the spine to correct any of the issues you may be suffering from it can take around 2 to 3 weeks for your spine to fully realign.
In a basic case (noticeable postural changes, one zone of mild pain/ no pain), this initial process takes adults about 2 to 3 weeks with two spinal corrections throughout the week.
Chiropractors can do more than just popping your back.
Chiropractors can also help to realign the spine.
Chiropractic care is a very effective treatment for spinal misalignment, and it can help to reduce pain and improve mobility.