Chiropractic Myths 2

 
Continued from a few weeks ago, here are some more misconceptions people may have about chiropractic.

Myth #4: Chiropractic is dangerous.

Reality:  Recent research states that patients are no more likely to suffer a stroke following a visit to a chiropractor than they would after stepping out of  their family doctor’s office.¹   This means that there is no increased danger from getting a chiropractic adjustment than there is by going to your medical doctor's office. In addition, another study found that treatment of neck pain with anti inflammatory drugs, like Advil, cause 100-200 deaths per million cases. ² Compare this with the ratio of 1-2 cases per million for chiropractic. It’s about 100 times safer to go to a chiropractor than to take over the counter medication.  That’s something to think about!

^{1.Spine 2008 (Feb 15); 33 (4 Suppl): S176-183
2.J. Manipulative Physiol. Ther.   1995 Oct;18(8):530-6.}

Myth #5:  Chiropractic is only for adults.

Reality:  We know the importance of regular checkups for our child’s teeth and eyes but draw a blank when it comes to checking his spine.  Most adult problems that chiropractors deal with actually have a start in childhood.  The ‘growing pains’ of an 12 years old boy can become crippling low back and leg pains in adulthood.  Better to stop it at the beginning, than to wait until it gets worse. 

 
Myth #6:  Spinal adjustments are uncomfortable.

Reality:  Most times a spinal adjustment itself will not hurt at all. In fact a great sense of relief will be experienced. On some occasions it may feel like someone is momentarily pressing on a bruise. As your body adapts to your adjustments, you may experience some additional discomfort, similar to the sensation of tender muscles after starting an exercise program. Over time, as your nervous system integrates the effects of the adjustments, most people feel a continuing sense of ease. This is one reason many people make chiropractic the cornerstone of their wellness lifestyle.

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