Can you get addicted to going to a chiropractor?

No one becomes dependent on Chiropractic Care. Similar to exercising, patients feel better when their spine is properly aligned vs. not aligned, so they choose to come in periodically for wellness care.

Does going to a chiropractor have long term effects?

Serious complications associated with chiropractic adjustment are overall rare, but may include: A herniated disk or a worsening of an existing disk herniation. Compression of nerves in the lower spinal column. A certain type of stroke after neck manipulation.

Is it bad to go to the chiropractor too often?

Just as dependencies on unnecessary drugs and surgeries should be avoided, patients should not become dependent on frequent manipulations- no more than 6 per year to the same spinal bone. Spinal manipulation is an important, but small part of a chiropractic neurologist’s treatment capabilities.

Why should you not go to the chiropractor?

Certain types of Chiropractic Adjustments should be avoided for the following physical contraindications: Severe osteoporosis, cancer in the spine or spinal abnormalities. Numbness, tingling, or loss of strength in an arm(s) or leg(s) An increased risk of stroke or have had strokes.

Why are chiropractic sessions so short?

They are built in protection. When these fibers are stretched quickly, these specialized fibers inhibit (turn off) that particular muscle. This is hugely important to the understanding of chiropractic. In fact, this is one of the reasons that a chiropractic visit is so quick when compared to other therapies.

What are the disadvantages of chiropractic therapy?

Disadvantages:

• Spinal and joint manipulation has a chance to go wrong and may cause unwanted fractures or injuries. So it is important that you only have an appointment with an experienced chiropractor.
• The cost of treatment can be quite high.
• Some insurance companies do not have coverage for chiropractic care.