A chiropractor is a medical professional who uses their hands or small tools to assist with pain and problems usually associated with the limbs, back, and neck. If you are being affected by any pain, numbness, or stiffness of the neck, you can consult a chiropractor to improve any issues the problems seen in these areas of the body. As with, almost all, medical procedures, you will find you face some risks associated with the procedures completed by a qualified and experienced chiropractor.
However, it is important to remember you are about to take part in one of the safest and least invasive medical procedures on the market. One of the main areas of concern for many patients is the act of manipulation that takes place for neck problems. Pain and stiffness in the neck are usually treated with the use of manipulation, which can involve the rapid movement of the head and neck to adust it to a true alignment.
Not everybody should take part in chiropractic care because of the problems that can be seen as a result of manipulation. When you first arrive at our chiropractic office, you will be given forms that include your past medical history and make sure you provide clear, accurate information at all times. This is vital if you suffer from any issues with low bone density, such as osteoporosis that can lead to problems if your chiropractor completes a high-speed manipulation. Once your chiropractor understands the nature of your low bone density medical issues, they will be able to alter their level of manipulation and force to ensure you do not see any long-term damage following your adjustment.
Some Risks are Known
The risks of problems for you when you choose to undertake chiropractic care, you are not a major risk in most cases of a medical issue that will last for the long term. In some cases, the main concern is for stroke that can be caused by a problem with the vertebral artery. When you are talking to your friends and family who mention the risk of stroke, you will find yourself discussing the possibility of this condition caused by a chiropractic adjustment. The risk of a cerebrovascular accident is not high, but some cases have been observed in the past.
When your chiropractor is caring for you, they will often rotate your neck quickly to try and relieve the pressure you feel when you are affected by neck pain. An adjustment will rarely cause any of these problems, but there is the slight risk of the vertebral artery tearing its fragile wall and causing bleeding that could clot and cause an issue with the passage of which to the smaller arteries in the neck and head.
There is little risk of death associated with the use of chiropractic care among patients. When you spend some time working with a chiropractor to obtain relief from your neck pain and stiffness, you are generally taking part in a series of manipulations that are among millions performed each year in the U.S. alone. Because of the sheer number of manipulations taking place each year, you are taking part in one of the safest and most effective ways of obtaining relief from neck, back, and limb issues.
A study dating back to 2010 revealed there are few problems associated with the use of chiropractic care. Of the millions of manipulations taking place each year, there were a reported two dozen deaths recorded over the decades previously showing the safe nature of the procedures completed. A study from 1997 showed just 177 injuries were recorded over the course of the year that could be directly associated with the chiropractic care received. This is another sign of the low level of injuries and incidents recorded over the course of any given year.
You must decide to undertake some research before you decide to undertake any form of medical treatment, including the use of chiropractic care. When you are affected by neck pain and want to find relief from the pain and its associated symptoms, you can call 205-637-1363 to talk to our team of chiropractic professionals and start to relieve your neck pain.
