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Understanding the Safety of Chiropractic Care

Written By ChiroConcepts of Plano West on April 16, 2018

Visiting the doctor can occasionally be a frightening endeavor. We’ve all heard stories about patients who leave their general practitioner’s office in worst shape than they arrived because of faulty treatment. 

What is the safety of chiropractic care? 

Is it a smart treatment option if you’re suffering from spinal pain? 

It turns out that chiropractic care is considered to be among the safest of non-invasive (and drug-free!) options for restoring health and functionality to your back, neck, joints, and limbs. 

If you find that hard to believe, let’s look closer at the facts.  

Low-Risk Back Treatment

The research is in, and spinal manipulation through chiropractic care is said to be one of the safest, most efficient ways to restore back health. Multiple studies from the past two decades show that chiropractic care is the most effective method for chronic low-back pain treatment. Moreover, it’s been shown that patients encounter better short-term relief through manual manipulation than taking medication

Need further proof? 

A 2013 study in Spine magazine found that only 1.5 percent of workers with back injuries eventually needed surgery when they visited a chiropractor before a surgeon. In contrast, almost half of all workers who met the surgeon first eventually underwent surgery. 

Will Chiropractic Care Make You Sore?

While it’s undeniable chiropractic care makes a difference for your health, many people are afraid that treatment will leave them in pain. Is this concern justified? You might be surprised. 

Chiropractic care is a medical treatment, meaning that a little soreness afterward is both natural and expected. 

While many patients feel immediate relief after their session, it’s not uncommon to experience some muscle aches that feel like you just exercised. In most cases, soreness from spinal manipulation and other treatments will dissipate after 24 hours. 

Safe Chiropractic Care at ChiroConcepts West Plano 

Don’t risk your health by visiting any but the best chiropractic care. At ChiroConcepts, our doctors take the safety of chiropractic care incredibly seriously, ensuring that you never need to worry about the negative long-term impacts of your treatment. 

ChiroConcepts West Plano is proud to serve the greater metropolitan Dallas area with holistic, alternative chiropractic care designed to help you be in the best physical shape possible. You can call us today at (972) 781-1878 to learn more about our services. 

We look forward to working with you soon!


Posted In: Chiropractic Back Pain Treatment