Question
I went to my lady chiropractor as i have a bad muscle spasm in my right upper back area in a small area.When she went and did the ajustments she yelled at me alot that she cant move any of my bones at all and ill have to come back soon to see if see can get my bones to move for her .My question to you is what causes my bones not to move at all for her when shes doing the adjustments.Im 33 years old im 115 pounds i eat alot just never gain weight only get sick 1 time a year if that as i eat only organic foods  im a guy but i feel well just got a bad muscle spasm in my upper right back area do you have any ideas how to get rid of the muscle spasms in the area i told you.Ok you take care and be well  

Answer
Jimmy,

If your spine has always been like this, then it may be an inherent nature of your spine.   Some people are difficult to adjust.  Also, it could be the chiropractor.  Spinal joint manipulation is a hands-on skill, and despite training, some DC's are very good and some are not.  Stiffness and rigidity to the spine that prevents release from the adjustment can also be a sign that something more serious is going on.  A cervical spine disc herniation can cause referred pain and spasm in the neck and upper back (next to your shoulder blade) that will give you the allusion that you only have a tight muscle when in fact the problem is deep in your cervical spine.  Your muscles will tighten and splint the spine to protect it from movement, making joint manipulation difficult.  Ask your DC if she thinks you have a disc problem or other deeper neurologic problem that is causing your joints to be stiff and difficult to manipulate.  

Good luck,

Dr. G