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[–] 1 point 8 months ago (2 children)

It sure doesn't feel spiritual when he's physically cracking my spine back into place. It feels pretty damn real to me.

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  • [–] 17 points 8 months ago

    There's no such thing as "cracking back in place" there's no studies showing long term benefits. It's basically an expensive, poorly implemented massage.

    You may not believe it, but you're significantly better off with physical therapy and an actual massage.

    I know a lot of people feel relief from a chiropractor visit, but it's not helping long term, and it can permanently injure you in some rare cases.

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  • [–] 10 points 8 months ago

    If any part of your spine is out of place that’s a serious medical issue that cannot be resolved by “Cracking it back into place”.

    The cracking in your spine is synovial fluid changing from a liquid to gaseous state. The relief you feel after this happens is primarily in your mind as a sort of placebo effect.

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