When you go to a chiropractor, what is exactly making that "crack" sound?
2007-04-04 15:12:07 · 15 answers · asked by gotham158 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi Gotham. The crack is thought to be caused by the process called 'joint cavitation'. (Note: this is a theory; researchers have not confirmed this.)
Joint cavitation results from the sudden expansion/release of intra-articular gases (not oxygen) when the joint space enlarges/expands at the moment of the adjustment. This sudden decompression of the joint and expansion of gases creates a 'cavitation' sound (this is similar to the cavitation noises a submarine's screw makes at high rpm's.
Hope this helps you. I am a retired Chiropractor. Best wishes.
2007-04-04 16:34:04 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular belief, it IS NOT your bones cracking together. When your bones are out of alignment (called a subluxation), areas fill with a gas and when the chiropractic doctor adjusts them to put them back into place, that sound is the gas escaping. It can also come from a tendon popping when being moved. It is uaually not painful (as most people believe) and the adjustments can have great effect on your cognitive skills, motor skills and body function.
2007-04-05 12:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Living for today and a good wine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Between the ball and the socket of a joint there is a film of liquid. When the socket and ball separate the liquid becomes a gas suddenly making a popping sound. This sudden change is caused by the very low pressure created when the ball and socket are pulled apart.
2007-04-04 22:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ron H 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
AHA. I just happen to know this one. Your body builds up gases & air in all of your joints & in your vertabre. That snap or crack sound you hear while reajusting your back is that gas being forced out. I wouldn't go too often though. They can actually make things worse. What is far better for you & far more effective for a lot longer is a theraputic massage.
A massage tech can really make you feel sooooo much better.
Good luck & Be Happy.
Grins, Lynnda~
2007-04-05 02:48:55 · answer #4 · answered by Lynnda K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Air is released from inside the joints and that is what accounts for the popping sound.
2007-04-04 22:14:52 · answer #5 · answered by Bryan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bones
2007-04-04 22:14:11 · answer #6 · answered by kyle.keyes 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
belive it or not it is air between your joints the same a when you crack your knuckles i ask mine thats what she told me i thought it was joints poping but she said no
2007-04-04 22:17:21 · answer #7 · answered by havenjohnny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can be torn cartilage or an air bubble, depends on where and if there is any cartilage damage there.
2007-04-04 22:15:28 · answer #8 · answered by Steffi 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
air pockets inbetween your joints
2007-04-04 22:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by tangerine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
your tight wallet as the cash spills out
2007-04-04 22:14:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋