If you’ve recently had a chiropractic adjustment and are experiencing some strange symptoms after the fact, don’t panic. You may be dealing with the effects of toxic release, a condition that’s not especially common but also not unusual among chiropractic patients. Here’s what you need to know about toxic release and whether it’s normal to feel tired or experience digestive issues after a chiropractic adjustment.

What is Toxic Release?

Toxic release is often experienced as a feeling of being tired, having flu-like symptoms, and sometimes even getting diarrhea after a chiropractic adjustment. While it may be alarming to feel these side effects at a point where you should be feeling better, it's actually a sign that your treatment is working as it should. These and other associated symptoms mean that your body is purging harmful toxins.

What’s more, the side effects of toxic release shouldn’t last long and quickly give way to enjoying the many benefits of chiropractic adjustments. Think about how you may feel run down after your annual flu shot or COVID booster. The short-term effects don’t change the fact that you’ve taken a positive step toward better wellness.

What Are the Symptoms of Toxic Release?

When toxic release occurs, it can cause a range of symptoms. One of the most common is fatigue. It is normal to feel tired after a chiropractic adjustment—this is a sign of your body adjusting to the treatment, and it usually goes away quickly. But once this feeling subsides, you may experience a natural energy boost.

Having diarrhea after a chiropractic adjustment is also a sign of toxic release, as are other cold or flu-like symptoms. You may also experience headaches, night sweats, or muscle tightness. In rare cases, toxic release can cause more serious complications such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, and dehydration. In these cases, contact the team at Healthy Life Chiropractic Center and we’ll help advise you.

Is it Normal to Experience Toxic Release After an Adjustment?

Toxic release is not especially common, but not unusual. It occurs in approximately 20% of people who receive chiropractic adjustments. In most of these cases, symptoms are usually mild and subside within a few days.

However, if you have more severe side effects like abdominal pain, or if issues like feeling tired or having diarrhea persist for more than 24-48 hours after a chiropractic adjustment, reach out to the team at Healthy Life Chiropractic Center.

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If you’re experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, muscle soreness, or feeling tired after your chiropractic adjustment, it’s likely just a sign that the treatment is working. But we understand that toxic release can be alarming if you’ve never felt it before. Don’t hesitate to contact the staff at Healthy Life Chiropractic in Newnan, GA, with your questions about toxic release and the many benefits of chiropractic care.

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What Is Toxic Release & Is It Normal?