F.A.Q.

The sound you hear is called a cavitation.  Basically, it’s a fancy word for when a temporary pocket of gas is created in a joint when it’s stretched.

It’s possible to create the same phenomena by “cracking” your knuckles.

While it is possible to create the cavitation or “popping” sound yourself, the sound itself is not the adjustment.

The sound is often associated with an adjustment because adjustments stretch joints to release stuck areas.  However, the more important function of an adjustment is the information it provides to the brain about the status of the body.

This has nothing to do with the sound and will be missed by attempting to adjust yourself.  Not to mention, it is possible to actually cause more damage by attempting to adjust yourself.  Chiropractors train years to be able to do these maneuvers effectively and safely.

The tool is called an Activator.  It allows Chiropractors to deliver a pin-point adjustment at a specific depth without utilizing their hands or sustained pressure.  The common cavitation, or “popping”, sound is usually not present with this style of adjusting.

There has been a hefty amount of research done using the Activator to determine the settings for maximal response.  And these settings can be adjusted on the spot to allow the doctor to tailor adjustments to each area of the body.

When new patients start under care, they usually have a particular problem they’re looking for help with.  Often it’s pain-related.

As we work with them and their symptoms diminish or even disappear, the natural question is: Why would I continue with care?

This question is really important.  Symptoms, and pain especially, are only indicators.  They are indicators that something is very wrong or a warning from your body telling you to stop what you’re doing.  However, the absence of pain does not mean that the problem has been fully resolved.  Those of you who have had recurring bouts of a particular issue like back pain can relate.  If you’re healing just enough to where you don’t have pain, often you’re just prolonging the issue instead of resolving it.

At Innate Integration, our MISSION is to help YOU on your journey to MAXIMAL HEALTH.  And maximal health is not achieved simply by resolving pain.  That’s where maintenance care and evolution care come into play.  During these periods, we work with your body to heal from injuries you didn’t even know you had and maintain the progress that we’ve attained so you don’t have those recurring issues.  It’s also a great time to nip new injuries in the bud so they don’t lead to chronic issues down the line.

The Innate is the body’s inborn wisdom.  It’s the organizing force that allows your body to function and heal without you even thinking about it.

Chiropractic care is designed to help you express your full potential and here at Innate Integration, we believe that helping your body integrate that Innate wisdom can have a life-changing impact for you.