“Why am I so tired after a chiropractic adjustment?”
After my first chiropractic session yesterday, I felt very tired. Is it normal?
6 Answers
Victoria E. Malchar
Chiropractor
Chiropractic adjustments help restore function to the body. By restoring function your body can begin to repair which requires more rest. Also the improved nerve function, oxygenation and circulation releases relaxing endorphins to help you relax.
Yes. It is normal to feel tired after an adjustment especially after the first few times.
Your nervous system has been stimulated and this may have a sedative effect. Think of it as your body telling you to relax, like a system reboot.
If you pay attention to this then you will feel rejuvenated after you rest.
Your nervous system has been stimulated and this may have a sedative effect. Think of it as your body telling you to relax, like a system reboot.
If you pay attention to this then you will feel rejuvenated after you rest.
For some, it is normal to feel that way because of the tension release that the body experiences after adjustment. Without getting too technical about nerves, the adjustment stimulates the nerves associated with the area adjusted which helps the muscles relax and release. You feel it as tired or exhausted temporarily. It should then become more energy and looser.
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
Vishal K. Verma, DC, CCSP
Yes.
Yes, it’s a Physiological change to your nervous system, like a 'sigh' of relief and the nervous system is relaxed and ready to rest.
This is normal for some people, others feel energized. I tell my patients to gel with whatever their body is feeling. Sometimes that means doing some exercise, sometimes it means taking a nap or relaxing.
