“Can a chiropractor cause damage?”

Not very often, but it can happen.

This does not really happen. It is hard to review a potential Adverse Medical Event without saying that there is always the possibility of something going wrong. Read the possibilities of problems with knee surgery! Put in context of Medical interventions, Chiropractic adjustments are far safer than steroids, drugs, or surgery. It is doubtful that the profession would have survived if they caused widespread damage. Because Chiropractic is a general term like Physician, it is important to choose a doctor that has the training and temperament that match your requirements. There are Chiropractic Neurologists that can diagnose very complex Central Nervous system problems. There are specialists in Functional Medicine and women's health issues. There are orthopedic oriented doctors that specialize in posture and joint alignment. In general, Chiropractic enjoys one of the least damaging interventions while effectively promoting natural healing.

Chiro is so good for you. There are some that are a little too rough and can tear fibers but chiropractic is safe. It is about the nervous system and function. All should be adjusted regularly to maintain good health and prevent problems. I have been chiro offices 43 years, I believe in it whole heartedly!

It's very rare. Our malpractice insurance is very low. There are many scientific studies that show the efficacy of chiropractic treatments.

This is extremely rare, but it does happen. Any damage caused from an adjustment is usually very mild and not permanent.

Any medical procedure has the chance of causing damage. For example, aspirin can cause damage to the stomach. Statin drugs can cause damage the liver. Surgery can cause damage to skin, muscles, tendons, bones, or nerves. Radiation and chemo therapies can cause burns and other damage to tissues surrounding the target.

Chiropractic is among the safest procedures in most of medicine. It has an outstanding safety record, and is safer than aspirin. Still, it is not without its risks. Chiropractors will take a history and do an exam to make sure there are not any red flags before they do any treatments. If you are not a good candidate for chiropractic, or if they find any risk factors, they will let you know.

Hello (:

After your first chiropractic adjustment you may experience mild muscle soreness- similar to the feeling you get after working out for the first time in a while. Most people feel relief right away and never get sore! You are more likely to get injured by washing your hair at a hair salon than by a chiropractic adjustment. It is extremely safe and gentle- we treat all ages (including infants). Hope you try it out!