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This is a question I have been asked since I enrolled in
Logan Chiropractic College more than ten years ago. The
answer is simple. Of course it is safe. Chiropractic is one
of the most non-invasive health professions utilized today.
Logan Chiropractic College more than ten years ago. The
answer is simple. Of course it is safe. Chiropractic is one
of the most non-invasive health professions utilized today.
Chiropractic is recognized as one of the safest types of health care in the world. Numerous studies,
including those funded by governments, universities and nonprofit research institutions, have proven it
to be a successful primary therapy for neuromusculoskeletal conditions -- a therapy that is safer, in fact,
than most medical procedures used to treat the same conditions. Chiropractic is also widely used as a
complementary mode of care for a variety of other conditions and diseases and to promote overall
health and well-being.
including those funded by governments, universities and nonprofit research institutions, have proven it
to be a successful primary therapy for neuromusculoskeletal conditions -- a therapy that is safer, in fact,
than most medical procedures used to treat the same conditions. Chiropractic is also widely used as a
complementary mode of care for a variety of other conditions and diseases and to promote overall
health and well-being.
Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is completely free of potential
adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel
immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or aching,
just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows that minor discomfort or soreness
following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.
adverse effects. The risks associated with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel
immediate relief following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or aching,
just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows that minor discomfort or soreness
following spinal manipulation typically fades within 24 hours.
Neck manipulation is a remarkably safe procedure. While some
reports have associated upper high velocity neck manipulation with a
certain kind of stroke, or vertebral artery dissection, there is not yet a
clear understanding of the connection. The occurrence appears to
be very rare—1 in 5.85 million manipulations— based on the clinical
reports and scientific studies to date. Is there a connection between
stroke and chiropractic treatment? Would you think twice about
cradling the phone on your shoulder, checking your blind spot while
backing into a parking space or getting your hair shampooed at a
salon? The risk of stroke from chiropractic care is no greater than it
is from any of these everyday activities.
reports have associated upper high velocity neck manipulation with a
certain kind of stroke, or vertebral artery dissection, there is not yet a
clear understanding of the connection. The occurrence appears to
be very rare—1 in 5.85 million manipulations— based on the clinical
reports and scientific studies to date. Is there a connection between
stroke and chiropractic treatment? Would you think twice about
cradling the phone on your shoulder, checking your blind spot while
backing into a parking space or getting your hair shampooed at a
salon? The risk of stroke from chiropractic care is no greater than it
is from any of these everyday activities.
It is important for patients to understand the risks associated with some of the most common
treatments for musculoskeletal pain -- prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDS) -- as these treatments may carry risks significantly greater than those of chiropractic
manipulation. According to a study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology, approximately
one-third of all hospitalizations and deaths related to gastrointestinal bleeding can be attributed to the
use of aspirin or NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen.
treatments for musculoskeletal pain -- prescription and over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDS) -- as these treatments may carry risks significantly greater than those of chiropractic
manipulation. According to a study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology, approximately
one-third of all hospitalizations and deaths related to gastrointestinal bleeding can be attributed to the
use of aspirin or NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen.
As a chiropractor the issue of safety is one that is raised often. It is unfortunate that chiropractic has in
some people's minds developed a reputation of being unsafe when in actual fact it is one of the safest
professions around. To confirm this you need look no further than the insurance premiums paid by
chiropractors. Compared to other professions working on the spine and nervous system they are
extremely low. So either the insurance companies are putting chiropractic before profits, or it is very safe.
I think we all know the answer to that one.
some people's minds developed a reputation of being unsafe when in actual fact it is one of the safest
professions around. To confirm this you need look no further than the insurance premiums paid by
chiropractors. Compared to other professions working on the spine and nervous system they are
extremely low. So either the insurance companies are putting chiropractic before profits, or it is very safe.
I think we all know the answer to that one.
I feel it is quite obvious that chiropractic is a proven and safe alternative for the treatment of neck and
lower back pain.
lower back pain.
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