SAFE Chiropractic treatment by
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An thorough exam (including past history of trauma), pertinent past medical history.
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X-rays of concerned location and possible location of cause.
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X-ray analysis to look for bone fractions, arthritis, tumors, dislocations.
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Conservative Chiropractic treatment that monitors signs of non-improvement or worsening of symptoms.
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If no improvement added imaging (MRI, CT) and a consult with other specialist is scheduled.
Chiropractic being a safe treatment for nerve, joint and muscle health has been published. Here are 4 links to articles and their references:
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Chiropractic Care and Cervical Artery Dissection
Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke and Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care and the risk of vertebrobasilar stroke
Vertebrobasilar Artery (VBA) Stroke and Neck Manipulation: Key Messages
And references in the last article:
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The risk associated with neck manipulation and vertebral artery dissection/stroke is about 1 in 5.85 million adjustments – that’s far less than 1 in 1 million1.
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Compare that to…Overall risk of death from spine surgery:1,800 per 1million
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Risk of serious side effects/death from cervical spine (neck) surgery:500 per 1million
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Risk of death from combined use of NSAIDS/aspirin:153 per 1million
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Risk of death from prescription opioid pain medications:53.6 per 1million
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Risk of death from aspirin:25 per 1million