“Can you go to a chiropractor just to get your back cracked?”

Chiropractors are physicians in most states. There is a standard of care, which includes an examination before treating--this makes sense because we have to know what we are treating. After a history and examination, the provider will have the information they need to recommend appropriate treatment. There are some reasons not to treat, and those conditions are ruled out through history and examination.

That being said, if you feel like your back needs to be cracked, it probably does. Your body is telling you "something is not right". It is a chiropractor's job to find out what is not right and offer you treatment options.

Keep in mind that chiropractors have extensive training in diagnosis of all sorts of conditions, but they primarily focus on musculoskeletal conditions, specifically, the spine.

Personally, I would be hesitant to get any sort of treatment without an examination.

Many individuals visit a chiropractor and do not have any specific health complaints and just want a maintenance adjustment. This is fine, too. I would still expect a history to be taken and examination to be performed. After that, it's great to go in to the chiropractic office for a treatment once a month!

Yes the treatment depends on your condition and what treatments you can tolerate.

The adjustments are part of the treatment plan. You can call several offices and find one that fits your specific needs.