Chiropractic is recognized as one of the safest, drug-free non-invasive therapies available for the treatment of back, neck, and joint pain. This also included headaches and other neuromusculoskeletal issues.

Risks with chiropractic care are small and usually involve mild soreness or aching after an adjustment. This is the same kind of soreness experienced after exercise. It simply means that your muscles, bones, and ligaments have moved in ways that they are not used to. This typically fades within 24 hours. In most instances, however, patients feel immediate relief.

Chiropractic care is so safe because it is does not involve any drugs. Drugs can have potentially dangerous side effects. There are also no surgeries involved in chiropractic care. This means there is no surgical complications associated with going to your chiropractor. 

Possible Risks of a Common Medical Treatment

One of the most common treatments prescribed by medical doctors for neck and back pain are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, known as NSAIDS. These drugs carry significant risk far greater than a bit of soreness from an adjustment. 

These risks include:

• a life threatening allergic reaction
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Increase the risk of heart attack and stroke
• Skin reactions
• Cancer

In fact, according to a study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology, nearly 33% of hospitalizations and deaths related to gastrointestinal bleeding are due to NSAID painkillers like ibuprofen.¹

Even advise such as bed rest can cause problems. These problems include:

• Muscle atrophy
• Heart and Lung weakness
• Bone mineral loss
• Blood clots

Sources:

Byron Cryer MD. The American Journal of Gasterenterology, “NSAID-Associated Deaths: The Rise and Fall of NSAID-Associated GI Mortality.” 2005.

If you’re experiencing back pain and need a chiropractor, put your trust in Augustine Chiropractic in Wesley Chapel, FL. With over 31 years of experience, this reputable chiropractor is dedicated to helping patients heal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Offering biomechanical treatment, state-of-art laser equipment, and highly experienced doctors, they help patients manage everything from routine back pain to auto accident injury recovery. To schedule an appointment, give them a call today at (813) 994-6008 or visit them online for more information.