Chiropractic neck adjustments are very safe, especially considering pain management with prescription drugs can be addictive and dangerous. In this video, chiropractor Steven Shoshany, DC, explains the benefits of chiropractic treatment.
Chiropractic Treatment
Chiropractic treatment is manipulation of the spine beyond the range it normally goes, but within the range it is designed to move. As a treatment for back pain it can be as effective as other treatments and has the advantage of being drug free.
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Dr. Steven Shoshany, DC , Chiropractic Medicine, answered
A detailed medical history is a key tool for a chiropractor, so that they can determine what to avoid when conducting an adjustment. Watch chiropractor Steven Shoshany, DC, explain the various health and medicinal issues that can impact patients.
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answeredConsult with your primary care physician before attending a chiropractic clinic. Your physician can determine if chiropractic care is a good treatment option for you once the cause of the pain is determined. Many physicians work with chiropractors and can provide you with a referral. -
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Dr. Lori Smatt, DC , Chiropractic Medicine, answeredSee All 2 Answers
A "pinched nerve" is actually pressure on the spinal nerve; when a vertebra has rotated out of position, putting pressure on the nerve. Watch chiropractor Lori Smatt, DC, explain how chiropractors can realign the vertebrae to remove the pressure. -
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answered
Primarily, chiropractors restore health by the manual realigning of joints, particularly the spine. In the past, chiropractors believed that all maladies could be traced back to the spine and the nervous system. Today, chiropractors recognize that outside factors, such as viruses and bacteria, and lifestyle choices, such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, can also lead to poor health. Regardless of the cause of a patient's malady, chiropractors use various forms of manual therapy as treatment. Most chiropractic clinics offer spinal and joint adjustments, acupuncture, massage, electrical stimulation, heat, cold, and exercise prescription to reduce their client's pain.
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Dr. Jason Peloquin, DC , Chiropractic Medicine, answeredSee All 4 AnswersChiropractic adjustments, when done to the specific subluxation, and using a correct vector to restore the limited range of motion, very rarely hurt and almost immediately have a postive effect on a patient's symptoms. Of course, the severity of inflammation as well as muscle spasm may play a role in the resistance to an adjustment. This is why it is important that the adjustment be done with high velocity and a low amplitude.
Usually after an adjustment a patient may feel a warm sensation or tingly throughout their body. This is thought to be from increased endorphins being released and an increase in vascular activity post chiropractic manipulation.
When choosing a chiropractor it is important that he or she be specific in their approach and practice short lever adjustments.
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National Academy of Sports Medicine answered
There are a variety of different practices in the chiropractic arena. Some chiropractors treat the entire body while some follow the philosophy of treating only the cervical spine. There are others who, instead of using their hands to manipulate joints, utilize an instrument called an activator as a means of performing adjustments. Additionally, many chiropractic clinics also offer acupuncture, massage, electrical stimulation, heat, cold, and exercise prescription to reduce their client's pain.
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Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. DCs are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches...particularly with their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments. They also care for patients with a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system, involving the muscles, ligaments and joints. These painful conditions often involve or impact the nervous system, which can cause referred pain and dysfunction distant to the region of injury. The benefits of chiropractic care extend to general health issues, as well, since our body structure affects our overall function. DCs also counsel patients on diet, nutrition, exercise, healthy habits, and occupational and lifestyle modification.
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Dr. Gerald M. Silverman , Chiropractic Medicine, answeredSee All 2 AnswersBefore choosing a treatment approach or consulting a doctor or therapist, the best recommendation you can have is a direct referral from a friend, coworker, or health care professional. This referral should come from someone who has had firsthand experience with the person they are referring you to. Because no standard treatment protocol will fit every patient, it is essential that you find a professional who will listen to you, someone you can talk to and work closely with. An open dialogue with your specialist is the only way to ensure that you’ll get the right combination of procedures to maximize your results and minimize complications. You want to find someone who is realistic about what can and cannot be accomplished, someone with experience in treating symptoms like yours, and someone who will give you specific and honest answers to your questions.
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American Chiropractic Association answeredYes. Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) consult with patients to clearly understand their chief complaint(s), review the patient's case history, complete an examination and order any additional diagnostic studies necessary to arrive at a diagnosis. The DC will then determine the most appropriate care plan for the patient, including co-management with another health care provider or referral, when needed.