Chiropractic Care for Chronic Pain

Chiropractic care is one of many options for the treatment of chronic pain, especially chronic back pain and chronic neck pain. Chiropractic care is based on adjusting the spine to improve mobility and reduce pain in the back and neck.

Clinicians perform spinal adjustments by using their hands to apply controlled pressure to a specific part of the spine. Adjustments aren’t painful, but they may cause a popping or cracking sound.

If you want to consider chiropractic care for management of chronic pain, do some homework:

• Have a consultation. Ask the chiropractor how he or she would treat your pain.
• Get a recommendation. Ask your clinician for a recommendation. Many specialists work with chiropractors and include them as part of the health care team.
• Know the risks and limitations. Chiropractor care may not be appropriate under some circumstances, such as if you have osteoporosis or nerve damage.

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