There are many techniques a Chiropractor may use for a spinal manipulation. At our office, we use the diversified chiropractic technique. This technique is the most commonly used of all chiropractic techniques and is the one probably most familiar to patients.
The diversified manipulation/adjustment generally results in the popping sound as the chiropractor makes a manual adjustment to correct misaligned or subluxated spinal segments of the neck or back. No instruments are used during this process.