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Popping Sound

Some chiropractic adjusting techniques produce a popping sound.

The sound is created by something called “joint cavitation.” It’s a fancy name for the release of pressure in the fluids surrounding a joint that often accompanies many types of chiropractic adjustments.

Champagne cork
Pressure Release

The popping sound created when opening a bottle of champagne has a lot in common with the cavitation sound. When the cork is removed and pressure is released, the characteristic little champagne bubbles can be seen. Similarly, when joint pressure is released, it is thought that gas in the fluid of a joint shifts, making the sound.

• The sound may be interesting, but it isn’t important.
• It isn’t related to the effectiveness of the adjustment.
• Many adjusting techniques don’t create the sound.

Sound or no sound, chiropractic works by reducing nervous system disturbances caused by malfunctioning spinal joints.

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Dr. Matt Asks some important questions of interest to Cincinnati residents - Chiropractor Cincinnati Dr. Matt Asks...

Can someone who has had back surgery receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Rest assured that we will avoid the surgically modified areas of your spine. However, what we find is that surgical interventions will often produce spinal instability above or below the involved level. This is will be the focus of your chiropractic care.
What's the difference between a "good" drug and a "bad" drug?
As a chiropractor, I see the use of many drugs (legal or illegal) as merely symptom treating. Worse, virtually every drug produces unwanted effects. The effects of chiropractic are largely positive effects. If you're a Cincinnati parent, consider carefully before giving your child a cough medication, cold remedy or pain reliever so this sort of question doesn't arise in the first place.