How much pain is normal after chiropractor treatment?
Monday, September 21st, 2009 at
9:16 pm
I went to a chiropractor today and had my neck and upper back adjusted. Before I went I couldn’t turn my head at all, and now I can, but when I do, I get severe pain in my left shoulder. Is this pain because of the treatment, or do I need to go back and see the chiropractor again?
Filed under: Shoulder Pain Treatment
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You need to see a medical doctor, get an exam and perhaps some x-rays. Pain is an abnormal symptom that needs investigation. Nothing against chiros…I’ve had successful chiropractic treatment myself, but they are limited on what they can do. When a treatment leads to increased pain or referred pain, it’s time for medical intervention.
I’m sorry to tell you this, but this tells me the session with the chiropractor wasn’t successful. If you want to go to another chiropractor, I’d really ask around to find a reliable one—even better, go to an orthopedic before returning to this chiropractor. I’ve had positive and negative experiences with chiropractors. I walked into a chiropractor’s office due to back pain and had to be carried out after the session. But…a few years later again for lower back pain I went to one highly recommended and really improved in time—and I never had more pain or different pain than what I came in with. I was always better after each visit. Not all chiropractors are the same.
It would be best to first see your doctor or an orthopedic specialist. I would advise that your do everything you can to avoid chiropractic treatment, as it will often do more harm than good.
Chiropractors have to believe that everything causes conditions that only they can fix so they can convince patients that we can’t live comfortably without visits twice per week.
I had a stroke last year as a result of chiropractic treatment and have since made it a priority to raise awareness of the dangers of chiropractic care. I ask that anyone going to visit a chiropractor to be aware of the risks and make an informed decision about treatment.