Is Chiropractic Care Safe?
One of the biggest questions that prospective chiropractic patients have is, "Is it safe?"
If done by a reputable chiropractor, chiropractic treatment is perfectly safe and quite beneficial.
To see how safe it truly is, let's take a closer look at what chiropractic treatment is meant to accomplish, what happens during a chiropractic adjustment, and what conditions and parts of the body are most benefited by chiropractic care.
What Is Chiropractic Treatment?
The basics of chiropractic care boil down to an effort to keep the body's musculoskeletal system in alignment, especially the spinal column. If the musculoskeletal system is in good working order, nerve and tissue injuries can heal, thus restoring the patient's range of motion and mitigating any pain the patient is experiencing.
What Happens During a Chiropractic Adjustment?
As with any medical procedure, there is a measure of risk involved. So, during your initial visit, the chiropractor may take x-rays and consult with you about any conditions that the x-rays reveal, or any symptoms you may be experiencing, and how those issues will be carefully treated during subsequent visits.
During a chiropractic appointment, the chiropractor will manually manipulate the spine and sometimes massage the area's tightened muscles. The adjustment is rarely painful or uncomfortable, but sometimes a bit jarring, much like the force you may use to crack your neck.
Depending on the issue, the chiropractor may recommend stretches to help regain range of motion in tight muscles or other pain management methods until the next session. Several appointments may be necessary to help correct present issues, but regular visits are the best way to keep your musculoskeletal system in good shape and prevent problems later.
What Conditions and Body Parts Benefit Most by Chiropractic Care?
Chiropractic patients have reported successful treatments of pinched nerves, back pain, tightened muscles, TMJ, and even migraine headaches.
The idea that chiropractic care can help conditions such as these goes back to the notion that the spine is the main highway to all the other parts of the body. If the spinal column is somehow misaligned, it can affect nerves that present as different symptoms. Misalignment is the case with migraine headaches and the portions of the spine located where it begins in the neck and very upper back.
Conclusion
Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to restore – or even keep – your body in an optimal state. The benefits are many, but like anything, it's best experienced firsthand.
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Dr. Nardeep Jawanda is an expert chiropractor, practicing every week in Lake Forest, California at his practice, Mission Hills Chiropractic.
Dr. J, along with his partners at Mission Hills Chiropractic, have a mission to help people get and stay out of pain through chiropractic adjustments and general health knowledge.
Some people say the Mission Hills team are the best chiropractors in Lake Forest or even the best chiropractors in Orange County! We agree with those people.
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