Dr. Rick's Monthly Question

November 2001

Question:

Why shouldn't I "crack" my own neck?

Answer:

When you repeatedly crack your own neck or back you will just keep temporarily loosening the segments that are already loose, not the ones that are really subluxated ("stuck"). They may become hypermobile (excessively loose). You need a specific professional chiropractic adjustment to the truly subluxated segment(s), followed by a postural assessment and correction for both short-term comfort and long-term health.

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Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone: 503-257-1324, mail: 221 NE 78th Avenue, Portland, OR 97213, e-mail or World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com

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