If you have ever thought about receiving chiropractic care but have been reluctant, that is entirely understandable.
You may have heard different stories from your friends, or you may be asking yourself whether those slight gentle adjustments can really make a difference in how you feel.
All these questions are relevant, and asking them shows you are concerned about your health.
We will discuss what the research says, what you can reasonably expect, and how to know if chiropractic care may be right for you.
What Does Safe and Effective Mean?
When we talk about any healthcare treatment being safe and effective, we ask two very simple questions:
- Will it help?
- And will it hurt?
Decades of research speak in favor of chiropractic treatment.
Repeated studies have shown that chiropractic treatment is among the safest non-drug treatments for lower back pain, neck pain, and headaches.
In fact, the risk of having a serious problem with a chiropractic adjustment is extremely low, less than one case per million treatments.
But here’s what makes this even more meaningful:
Chiropractic care is about supporting the nervous system, which we’ve been diving into with our chiropractic care for emotional wellness approach.
The nervous system is the main control center that relates to how you are feeling physically, your emotional health, how your body responds to stress, and the overall sense of balance in life.
The Research Behind Chiropractic Safety
Perhaps you’d be surprised to know how in-depth the research is on chiropractic care.
Major medical organizations, including the American College of Physicians, currently recommend spinal manipulation as a first-line treatment for certain types of back pain.
Here’s what the evidence shows:
- Holistic benefits: Many patients report improved sleep quality and lower stress levels, along with better emotional regulation, and an all-in-all better sense of well-being as their nervous system functions better
- Low risk of adverse effects: Major complications are infrequent; most do not even get minor side effects for more than a day or two. The feeling is very much like what you feel after a workout
- Efficacious for specific conditions: Most robust evidence pertains to lower back pain, neck pain, and specific headaches
- Without drugs: Nonaddictive with no medicative side effects
- Opioid-sparring benefit: People who go to a chiropractor first for back pain are 90% less likely to use opioids, according to recent research
It is essential to work with a licensed, experienced provider who takes your full health history into consideration.
What Problem or Illness Is Most Suited for Chiropractic Treatment?
Not every ache and pain requires chiropractic adjustment, though research indicates that certain conditions respond particularly well. There is:
Strong Evidence For:
- Acute and chronic lower back pain
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Tension headaches and some migraines
- Certain shoulder pain
Emerging Benefits Many Patients Experience:
- Reduction in stress-related muscular pain and other physical symptoms of emotional stress
- Reduction in sleep issues that may be due to imbalances in the nervous system
- Support for emotional regulation
- Enhanced body awareness or mind-body connection
If added to interventions such as massage or acupuncture, they have synergistic benefits for each other.
Knowing the Risks
Let’s be honest about any possible risks since informed decisions are the best decisions.
Common and Minor Side Effects:
- Temporary soreness or stiff feeling for 24-48 hours post-treatment
- Mild fatigue with adaptation
- Occasional post-treatment headache
Rare Complications:
- Stroke due to neck manipulation has been estimated at 1 in 5.85 million treatments.
- Disc herniation is extremely low if an appropriate assessment is made
Compare these risks to common pain medications, and chiropractic care starts looking pretty appealing.
What Is It That Makes Chiropractic Care Work?
Chiropractic efficacy goes further than merely ‘putting’ disturbed joints in their places. There are numerous modes of performance of contemporary chiropractic therapy:
- Support to the Nervous System: The correct alignment of the spinal cord enhances the efficacy of the nervous system, which influences various issues such as pain sensing and even mood swings.
- Mobility: Slight alignments promote the restoration of the natural joint movement of the body with less stiffness in the affected region, enhancing one’s natural healing ability.
- Reduction in Muscle Tension: Adjustment of the spine brings typically relief to the supporting muscles in the vicinity that have been compensating for the misalignment.
- Increased Body Awareness: Regular chiropractic treatment makes most individuals develop a keen perception of the signals and requirements of their bodies. This validates a higher level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
How to Know If It’s Right for You
How do you know if it’s the right choice for you? There are signs that you are dealing with that would make it worth checking out, like:
- You experience persistent pain in your back, neck, or head
- You are into natural, drug-free approaches to health
- You value prevention and overall wellness
- You have tried other treatments with limited success
- You are open to exploring the connection between physical alignment and emotional well-being
Here’s the thing: it’s not ideal for chiropractic care to be used in all conditions. Fractures, infections, and severe osteoporosis are not conditions for chiropractic management.
Find the Best Chiropractor for You
Not all chiropractors practice with the same philosophy. For emotional wellness support, it’s beneficial to look for someone who:
- Takes an all-around health history, including stress, sleep, and emotional well-being
- Understands the function of the nervous system in controlling emotions
- Provides a clear explanation of the approach they will take
- Has respect for your questions and concerns
- Primarily focusing not on the symptoms but on your total wellness
At Heal Deeply Live Fully, our chiropractors work as part of an integrated team, collaborating with acupuncturists and other practitioners to support your complete well-being.
What to Expect During Treatment
You may be asking yourself what happens when you go to the chiropractor if you have yet to visit one. Here is what happens with a visit:
First Consultation:
- A detailed conversation of your physical symptoms, stress levels, sleep patterns, and overall state of well-being
- Discussion of treatment options and goals
Treatment Sessions:
- Gentle spinal adjustments by hand or with the use of instruments.
- Soft tissue work addressing tension patterns connected to stress
- Teaching how spinal health supports nervous system function and emotional balance
- Tips for living a healthier life
Chiropractic Care as Part of Whole-Person Healing
We have learned through years of experience that true healing cannot really be in isolation.
Physical alignment feeds into emotional being; just the emotional state manifests in physical tension and pain.
That’s why we combine chiropractic care with different healing methods.
This is why we integrate chiropractic care with other healing modalities. When your nervous system is functioning optimally, you are likely to feel:
- Feeling more present in your body
- Better emotional regulation
- Increased overall energy
It is just your body’s natural ability to heal when given the correct support.
Explore Chiropractic Care
If you’re feeling inquisitive as to whether or not chiropractic care may be of support on your healing journey, then it’s perhaps the inquiry itself that should be honored.
Your body has intelligence, and that subtle push into something new would be the thing.
At Heal Deeply Live Fully, we believe in meeting you at exactly where you are.
Be it chronic pain, stress, or just wanting to feel more aligned and balanced in your body and emotions, we’ve got you with compassion.
Let us talk and figure whether chiropractic can help you.
Contact us now for an appointment so you can come in for a consultation and feel the difference, not just how your body feels but how you feel about life.
FAQ
How safe is chiropractic treatment?
Serious risks are infrequent. Less than 1 in a million treatments.
Most individuals will feel only mild and short-lived discomfort. It can be similar to soreness experienced after unusual or strenuous exercise.
Are chiropractic adjustments good for your body?
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