Do Toxins Release After an Adjustment?

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Have you ever gotten a chiropractic adjustment and felt unusual symptoms after the fact, including digestive issues, fatigue, or flu-like conditions? This phenomenon is often referred to as toxic release, and it’s not unusual after chiropractic care. Once you understand what toxic release is and what toxins can be released after a chiropractic adjustment, you’ll understand that what you’re feeling is no cause for alarm. 

What Is Toxic Release?

Toxic release refers to the process where accumulated toxins stored in the body are released into the bloodstream following chiropractic adjustments. This occurs because spinal manipulations can stimulate various systems within the body, including muscles and lymphatic drainage.

When your spine is properly aligned, it enhances nerve function and promotes better circulation. As a result, toxins that have built up over time may be mobilized during this realignment process.

Toxic release can sometimes overtake the positive feelings you experience after a chiropractic adjustment. You may experience symptoms like fatigue, headaches, muscle soreness, bowel and digestive issues, and feverishness. 

What Toxins Are Released After a Chiropractic Adjustment?

After a chiropractic adjustment, various substances can be released into the body. These include lactic acid, which often accumulates in muscles due to stress or strain. When your spine is realigned, it helps release this built-up tension.

Additionally, some practitioners believe that emotional toxins may also surface during adjustments. This concept ties back to the mind-body connection and how physical alignment can influence mental well-being.

Another compound potentially released is carbon dioxide from the joints as they move and shift. This gas might contribute to light-headedness for some individuals immediately following treatment.

The fact that these toxins are released in your body after a chiropractic adjustment is the cause for feeling unwell after an appointment. Toxic release symptoms tend to disappear after a few days, and the condition is not as likely to reoccur if you receive regular chiropractic treatment. 

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Not every patient who receives chiropractic care will experience toxic release—in fact, only about 20% of patients experience this condition. But if you do, it’s no major reason to be concerned. And it’s not reason enough to be leery of visiting your Brooklyn chiropractor for the first time. Schedule your appointment at Williamsburg Chiropractic and learn what regular adjustments can do for you.

September 10, 2024
Do Toxins Release After an Adjustment?

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