Does Chiropractic Have Side Effects?

Chiropractic is very safe and has far fewer risks than many other treatments including anti-inflammatory drugs, pain killers and surgery.

Side effects after treatment occur for approximately 50% of patients, the most common include:

Tenderness of the area treated
Temporary increase in pain (follow cryotherapy advice)
Mild headache
Fatigue

Serious side effects of chiropractic are extremely rare, in fact there is large doubt cast by recent evidence reviews that treatment is a causal factor at all, and rather just an associated occurence, but of course your chiropractor can discuss this in more detail with you prior during your consultation.

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Sciatica Causes & Treatment

Sun 11 Feb 2024

Sciatica is a commonly used term to refer to that sharp shooting pain down the back of your leg. It is, however, a symptom of an underlying cause, not a diagnosis itself. In this post we will explore some of the different possible causes of this uncomfortable symptom..

Many causes for sciatica are nothing to be concerned about and can be treated and generally ease with time, despite being uncomfortable and often painful. However, in some cases the cause for sciatica can be more sinister and require attention immediately.

If you’re experiencing sciatica in both legs, have a weakness or numbness in both legs that is progressing, have numbness in the saddle area (genitals), bowel and bladder changes, seek medical attention immediately.

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