Vertebrae neither slip out of place nor are they put back by hand. An osteopath works not with the bones but with the muscles, fasciae and nervous system. Once this tension is released, the vertebrae return to their natural movement on their own.
The feeling of lightness after a session does not come from a “blow” but from restoring the body’s balance and its self-healing capacity.
1What does the cracking sound mean?
A cracking sound can be produced from almost any part of a normal spine, and each region makes its own distinctive sound. So how does a person know whether something has really been “fixed,” or whether the spine has simply cracked? Even when everything is in place, this sound can be produced — and it does not mean that anything has been corrected.
2The key point
If a vertebra is “blocked” or is not moving, there is always a reason for it. Something is holding it. And that is precisely what needs to be addressed — not “putting it back in place.” If the cause remains, no “thrust” will help.