The nature of chiropractic treatment: The doctor will use his hands or a mechanical device to manipulate the area treated. You may feel or hear a "click" or "pop" and you may fell movement. Chiropractic treatment also includes activity advice, exercise, hot or cold parks, or electric stimulation. Your chiropractor will recommend treatment he determines is most appropriate for your condition.
Possible risk: Chiropractic treatment for pain is sage and the majority of patients experience decreased pain and improved mobility. Approximately 30% of patients experience slight increased pain in the treated area, possible due to minor strain of muscle, tendon, or ligament. When his occur with exercise, heat, cold and electrical stimulation. Possible skin irritation or bums may occur with thermal or electrical therapy.
Serious bodily harm is extremely rare and not an inherent risk of chiropractic treatment. Many variables can adversely affect one's health, including previous injury, medications, osteoporosis, cancer and other illness or disease or condition. When these conditions are present, chiropractic treatment may be associated with serious adverse events, such as fracture, dislocation, or aggravation of previous injury to ligaments, intervertebral discs, nerves, or spinal cord. Symptoms of stroke or cerebrovascular injury alert patients to seek medical and/or chiropractic care. Your chiropractor is aware of this association and when appropriate may assess for symptoms and signs of stroke. Please inform your chiropractor of all medications you are taking, including blood thinners, any surgeries you have had, and any other medical condition you have, including osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, stroke, fracture, or previous severe injury.
Other options for the treatment of pain include: do nothing-live with it, over-the-counter medications, physical therapy, medical care, injections, or surgery. There are hundreds of other treatments for pain. Most treatments that have potential benefit also have potential risk. You are encouraged to ask questions regarding possible risks of chiropractic treatment, and may use the space below for this purpose.
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