Do you need a problem to go to a chiropractor?

Do you need a problem to go to a chiropractor?

A chiropractor can make sure your spine is aligned correctly, so you do not run into any future problems. One of the most obvious signs that a chiropractic visit is needed is if you are experiencing chronic back pain.

Can chiropractors make things worse?

The short answer is, when you visit a chiropractic clinic, your symptoms may get worse before they get better. While this may sound counterintuitive, this is not a bad thing! In fact, it might mean the treatment is doing its job.

What are the side effects of chiropractic treatment?

The most common reactions are local discomfort in the area of treatment (two thirds of reactions), followed by pain in areas other than that of treatment, fatigue or headache (10% each). Nausea, dizziness or “other” reactions are uncommonly reported (< 5% of reactions).

Does chiropractor feel good?

Most people feel a reduction in pain and a sense of relaxation and comfort after a visit to the chiropractor. If you are having intense or increasing pain in your back, shoulders or neck a chiropractic adjustment may be right for you.

Do chiropractic adjustments actually do anything?

Chiropractic adjustment is not just for the back. Different parts of the body can be helped through spinal and joint manipulation. An adjustment can relieve pain, correct your body’s alignment and improve your overall function.

Can you get paralyzed from a chiropractor?

There have been more than 500 reported cases of chiropractic patients suffering a stroke following a cervical spine manipulation. Some of these victims died. Others were left with paralysis, brain damage and crippling injuries.

Has any chiropractor killed anyone?

That is very understandable since there are about 50,000 chiropractors currently in practice and in the last 75 years there have only been 26 recorded “deaths following a chiropractic adjustment.” That means that there is less than 1 documented case every 3 years.

Can chiropractors break your neck?

The practice of neck cracking is a common method used by chiropractors. The process is known as cervical spine manipulation.