Is Chiropractic Treatment Safe?
When seeking the right treatment for any health problem ensuring it is performed safely is the main priority for any individual. Chiropractic treatment uses a wide range of methods to resolve problems with the joints, muscles and bones and can be used to manage, prevent and treat a number of acute and chronic conditions.
Chiropractic treatment, which can be used to ease lower back pain, neck pain, asthma, colic and irritable bowel syndrome, does however focus on a rather vital part of the body, the spine, which can raise various safety issues.
Putting safety first
As with any treatment, chiropractic techniques do come with some small risks, however, many studies have been undertaken to prove that the use of spinal manipulation and other methods is safe. Chiropractors put safety first to reduce the side effects and complications that are associated with chiropractic treatment.
The use of controlled manoeuvres means these side effects are extremely rare and by visiting a qualified chiropractor you can harness optimum satisfaction and the very best treatment available. In fact, a recent study showed that patients are more likely to experience side effects and complications as a result of painkiller use rather than paying a visit to their chiropractor. Visit the BCA for more information
Does chiropractic treatment work?
As well as been extremely safe, chiropractic treatment has been proven to provide excellent results for patients, particularly those suffering from lower back and neck pain. The use of spinal manipulation can provide relief for even prolonged and pronounced pain, which conventional treatments like painkillers don’t sustain.
Like osteopathy, chiropractic treatment is a complementary and alternative medicine, and whilst this is very different from conventional medicine, its use as an effective treatment option for lower back pain is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
Do I need chiropractic treatment?
Chiropractors can be called upon to relieve the symptoms and provide treatment for a variety of conditions affecting your body’s bones, joints and muscles. Lower back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, sciatica, fibromyalgia and hip problems are all conditions that can be eased by visiting a chiropractor. Some chiropractors also provide treatment for problems that aren’t related to bones, muscles and joints, and relief can be sought for asthma, allergies, period pain, infant colic and high blood pressure.
Seeking help from a professional chiropractor offers relief for a number of chronic and acute problems, providing safe and effective treatment free from medication or surgery.
A special thanks goes to the chiropractic team and physioandmore.co.uk for providing some of the content.
