If discomfort is caused during the course of the treatment then the chiropractor will alter the treatment to prevent this from happening. Everyone has different needs in relation to the type of treatment required for the relief of their condition. Your chiropractor will discuss this with you to choose the best form of treatment to alleviate your symptoms. Spinal pain is a common problem in western societies and has been described by some as an epidemic. The cost to the community in terms of time lost at work and the inability to carry out every day tasks is enormous and continues to grow each year.
Chiropractors also treat areas of the body other than the spine.
These include conditions related to shoulder, arm, wrist and hand problems and leg, knee, ankle and foot problems. Some chiropractors have a special interest in particular areas of health care such as sports-related injuries or rehabilitation. There is now a substantial body of scientific research supporting the use of chiropractic for a wide range of symptoms. Does the Treatment Have Side Effects Chiropractic treatment usually consists of a series of gentle, non-invasive physical manoeuvres that have a very low risk of side effects. At times, however, the treatment may be associated with minor irritations and aggravations of symptoms.