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Do Chiropractic Adjustments Hurt?

We wouldn’t be surprised if you told us that you would like to get chiropractic care sometime soon. While many people want to enjoy the benefits of chiropractic adjustments, a good number of these people tend to put it off till later. This is either because they are skeptical about the procedure involved or because they believe it will be a painful experience. Getting chiropractic care isn’t painful or complicated, and we’ll explain it in this article. It’s quite simple, you do a consultation and an exam, and you are well on your way to getting that back pain treated.

Do chiropractic adjustments hurt?

The short answer is no. There is little to no pain involved in an adjustment. Chiropractic adjustments do not hurt, and they aren’t supposed to. This is because chiropractors use techniques that are safe and painless. The human brain is designed to look out for signs of pain and avoid it. That is why people let their fear of pain during adjustments prevent them from getting the care they deserve. Some chiropractic patients experience mild soreness or minor aches after a visit, but this doesn’t last very long.

What exactly is an adjustment?

A chiropractic adjustment is a procedure done by a licensed chiropractor in Seattle that involves the manipulation of the joints and spine to ease pain and bring relief. This spinal manipulation helps to physically adjust the vertebrae in the back. The primary aim of this process is to alleviate discomfort.

Risk of Chiropractic Adjustments

Serious complications during chiropractic adjustments are very rare. Speak to your health care provider if you have any chronic disease that may interfere with your treatment. If you have any of the diseases in the list below, chiropractic care may not be for you. 

  • Osteoporosis
  • Unusual numbness or tingling
  • Unusual weakness or loss of strength in the limbs 
  • Paget’s disease 

What You Can Expect During A Chiropractic Adjustment

You can expect that the Seattle chiropractor in charge of the case will most likely use gentle, non-invasive movements to manipulate your spine and joints. You should also expect relief from neck pain, back pain, and other forms of pain during your adjustments. You should anticipate hearing occasional pops and cracks instead of pain, as most people wrongly assume. Most patients who have received chiropractic have reported they felt instant relief from pain during their chiropractic sessions. This relief can last for a long time, even up to six months.

How Often Should You Get Adjustment

The number of your chiropractic sessions will depend on the state of your condition at the time of starting the adjustments. People with extreme cases of discomfort and pain will need more adjustments, while people with minimal pain will need less. Chiropractic care is very important, and that is why you should check your insurance program to see how many chiropractic visits are covered by your insurance plan.

You can get your chiropractic adjustments here at our Seattle office. At our clinic, you’ll get to meet Dr. Jerry Thomas Weider Jr DC, who is the chief chiropractor in the establishment. The process will start with a consultation and an exam before the main chiropractic adjustments begin. The majority of our patients who have experienced chiropractic care have had good reports on our chiropractic services. Make a commitment to long-term freedom from pain and discomfort by contacting us today.

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Dr. Jerry Thomas Weider is a main provider at Ballard Seattle chiropractic center
Doctor Of Chiropractic