But, each patient is a complex and unique individual. It's impossible to predict exactly how any one body will react. However, it may be reassuring to learn how other people feel. Most patients feel some affect of the adjustment immediately. It may be the first time in years that normal nerve energy has been able to reach some areas of the body without interference.
Many people say that they feel more limber and relaxed.
Some describe the effect as a surge of energy and vitality. Still others report an almost immediate decrease in the symptoms they've been experiencing. The chiropractor located and corrected the subluxations that had made it difficult for the body to take care of itself. Patients who receive immediate relief also have to be reminded that severe subluxations may have existed for a long time. Several adjustments may be needed before the vertebrae can be restored to correct alignment.