Although chiropractic is used most frequently to relieve low back pain, studies have found it to be effective for a variety of conditions, including, but not limited to migraine headaches, neck and shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, fibromyalgia, and infantile colic. Under normal circumstances, adjustments don' t hurt. The patient may experience a minor amount of discomfort during the adjustment which lasts only seconds. Chiropractic adjustments or manipulations are extremely safe. The risk factor for complications arising out of chiropractic care is estimated to be in excess of one million to one.
Chiropractors receive an education that emphasizes neuromuscular diagnosis and treatment.
Several studies have documented the effectiveness of chiropractic in relieving back pain. More recent studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in treating infantile colic and migraine headaches. The first thing a chiropractor will do is ask you about the health complaints about which you are chiefly concerned. A physical examination will be performed in accordance with your DC's clinical judgement, which may include x-rays, laboratory analysis and other diagnostic procedures. In addition, a careful spinal examination and analysis will be performed to detect any structural abnormalities which may be affecting or causing your condition.