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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In a 2015 study, Real-Time Visualization of Joint Cavitation’ , authors used functional MRI images to identify that the cracking sound experienced is associated with the rapid creation of a gas-filled cavity within the synovial fluid (the liquid substance that lubricates the joints) when the joint is separated 6. McHardy, A., Hoskins, W.,

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Why do you have to adjust my neck?

Smart Pain Solutions

There has been extensive research investigating the relationship between chiropractic treatment and the occurrence of a VBA stroke. A 9-year study concluded in 2003, found an association between chiropractic visits and vertebrobasilar strokes. Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care. Kosloff et al.