Safety of Chiropractic
Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, surgery-free therapies available for treating back and neck pain, headaches, and a variety of other musculo-skeletal conditions. Research states it is one of the safest methods for treating spinal pain syndromes. Of course, no health treatment is completely free of potential adverse effects as even common over-the-counter medicines carry risk. Fortunately, of the few adverse effects associated with spinal adjustments, most are typically minor and short-lived.
What are the risks for other therapies?
Spinal adjustment is significantly safer than other common therapies for back and neck pain and headaches. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain cause 1,000 serious complications and 100 – 200 deaths per million cases. Surgeries for neck and back pain cause 15,600 cases of paralysis or stroke and 6,900 deaths per million cases.
Is neck adjustment a forceful action?
No, it is not. Neck adjustments are done within the normal range of motion, which is less than what is required to turn your head when backing up a car. Adjustment of a joint requires relatively little pressure but a high level of skill to allow for a safe and effective adjustment. Dr. Stackhouse has been practicing chiropractic for over 30 years and is highly skilled in his field, which is evident in the amazing results his patients have experienced over the years.
Does the medical profession regard neck adjustments as safe and appropriate treatments?
Yes. Most chiropractors have excellent physicians and cross refer patients on a routine basis. Depending on the patient's problems, their care may be co-managed by both doctors of chiropractic and a medical doctor. The involvement of Canadian chiropractors on the health care team for Canada’s Olympic athletes is further evidence of the respect chiropractors have within the medical community.
What are the risks for other therapies?
Spinal adjustment is significantly safer than other common therapies for back and neck pain and headaches. Long-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain cause 1,000 serious complications and 100 – 200 deaths per million cases. Surgeries for neck and back pain cause 15,600 cases of paralysis or stroke and 6,900 deaths per million cases.
Is neck adjustment a forceful action?
No, it is not. Neck adjustments are done within the normal range of motion, which is less than what is required to turn your head when backing up a car. Adjustment of a joint requires relatively little pressure but a high level of skill to allow for a safe and effective adjustment. Dr. Stackhouse has been practicing chiropractic for over 30 years and is highly skilled in his field, which is evident in the amazing results his patients have experienced over the years.
Does the medical profession regard neck adjustments as safe and appropriate treatments?
Yes. Most chiropractors have excellent physicians and cross refer patients on a routine basis. Depending on the patient's problems, their care may be co-managed by both doctors of chiropractic and a medical doctor. The involvement of Canadian chiropractors on the health care team for Canada’s Olympic athletes is further evidence of the respect chiropractors have within the medical community.
