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Is Chiropractic Care Safe? You Decide.

Though more and more people are claiming the benefits of chiropractic care, it’s still a hot topic in the medical community. It unfortunately takes a lot of heat. While the skepticism remains high, the benefits that regular chiropractic care can bring are continuing to grow. With all of the benefits, you might wonder why the skepticism remains. For the most part, it’s because of the question of safety when it comes to chiropractic care. People wonder, is it really safe? To answer those questions and ease troubled minds everywhere, check out these popular questions concerning the safety of chiropractic care.

Is Chiropractic Care 100% Safe?

Though you would probably love to hear that chiropractic care is 100% safe 100% of the time, that would be like saying that life is 100% safe 100% of the time. Technically, nothing is 100% safe that much, but with chiropractic care, the numbers are definitely in your favor. Let’s look at a specific example. According to the American Chiropractic Association, serious injury from upper neck manipulation is about 1 in over 5 million. Those are pretty good odds! In fact, chiropractic care is touted as one of the safest “alternative” medicines out there. What’s even more promising is that research to make chiropractic care even safer is ongoing, meaning that practices are becoming safer and safer as time passes.

If It’s Safe, Why Does It Hurt?

Most of the time, it actually doesn’t hurt. That loud crack or pop that you hear is almost never accompanied by any sort of pain. What you may feel, however, is a bit soreness afterward. This is nothing to worry about. Think about anytime that you workout, stretch muscles that aren’t used to it, or something similar. You likely feel sore afterward , but that doesn’t mean anything is wrong. It’s just a sign that something moved that hasn’t in a while. Chiropractic care is the same. You’re moving your body in a way that it’s not used to, and even though it’s probably more correct after the treatment, it might make you a little sore since your body isn’t used to it.

Is There Anyone That Shouldn’t Get Chiropractic Care?

In short, nope. So far, chiropractic care has been found to be safe for all sorts of people. From children to the elderly, from underweight to overweight, and all sorts of people in between have experienced great benefit from the chiropractor. Of course, if you have any concerns, feel free to talk to your doctor, or even better, talk face to face with a chiropractor so that all of your questions can be answered and concerns calmed.

Where Can I Get Chiropractic Care?

The Joint...the Chiropractic Place is a great place to get your questions answered and the care you need. With walk-in appointments and affordable pricing, everyone may be able to get the care they need starting today. A chiropractor at The Joint may be able to align your spine and help you gain numerous benefits. Start your chiropractic care today to set yourself up on a path to a healthy life.

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