When undergoing chiropractic adjustments to realign the spine and to reset the vertebrae that are out of place, it is not unusual to experience varying degrees of discomfort and symptomatic disturbances.
Reaction is the body's response to adjustment.
An adjustment enables the spinal column to normalize itself. Following an adjustment, irritation of nerves is reduced, muscle tonicity is normalized, discs are reshaped to provide the normal cushioning between vertebrae, and tension on cartilage caused by stress is lessened. Reaction occurs most commonly between the third and tenth adjustment, but may vary with the individual and the severity of his condition. When and if reaction occurs it may last from one to several days, but in the vast majority of cases diminishes in two to three days. Actually, reaction is a healthy change occurring within the body.