Discover Chiropractic: 100% Natural Healthcare

October is National Chiropractic Month. It is not natural to be in pain – but unfortunately for millions of Americans it’s a daily occurrence. Doctors of chiropractic, commonly called chiropractors, provide conservative and effective treatment for pain, without medication or surgery.

Take charge of your health; discover a natural approach to better health with chiropractic.

Here is an excerpt from ACAtoday.org regarding the safety of chiropractic:

Chiropractic is widely recognized as one of the safest drug-free, non-invasive
therapies available for the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal complaints.
Although chiropractic has an excellent safety record, no health treatment is
completely free of potential adverse effects.

The risks associated
with chiropractic, however, are very small. Many patients feel immediate relief
following chiropractic treatment, but some may experience mild soreness or
aching, just as they do after some forms of exercise. Current literature shows
that minor discomfort or soreness following spinal manipulation typically fades
within 24 hours.

Neck pain and some types of headaches are treated
through precise cervical manipulation. Cervical manipulation, often called a
neck adjustment, works to improve joint mobility in the neck, restoring range of
motion and reducing muscle spasm, which helps relieve pressure and tension.

Neck manipulation is a remarkably safe procedure. While some
reports have associated upper high-velocity neck manipulation with a certain
kind of stroke, or vertebral artery dissection, there is not yet a clear
understanding of the connection. The occurrence appears to be very rare—1 in
5.85 million manipulations— based on the clinical reports and scientific studies
to date. If you are visiting your doctor of chiropractic with upper-neck
pain or headache, be very specific about your symptoms. This will help your
doctor of chiropractic offer the safest and most effective treatment, even if it
involves referral to another health care provider.

It is important
for patients to understand the risks associated with some of the most common
treatments for musculoskeletal pain — prescription and over-the-counter
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) — as these treatments may carry
risks significantly greater than those of chiropractic manipulation. According
to a study from the American Journal of Gastroenterology, approximately
one-third of all hospitalizations and deaths related to gastrointestinal
bleeding can be attributed to the use of aspirin or NSAID painkillers like
ibuprofen.

ChiroWorks Care Center
Anthony Tsai, D.C.
ChiroWorksCareCenter.com
Chiropractor in San Jose, CA
Graston Technique Certified with emphasis in shoulder pain & nerve entrapment such as carpal tunnel syndrome

References:
ACA Chiropractic FAQ from American Chiropractic Association