This is a common question I am asked directly or indirectly by patients during their initial appointment. My answer is of course Yes! in the vast majority of cases. One of a Chiropractor’s jobs is to discover contraindications to spinal adjustments via the history and initial exam. Most practitioners do a great job of this, and if an issue is found, a prompt referral elsewhere is given.
Lets take a look at the cost of malpractice insurance for Chiropractors, vs other health care providers.
Average malpractice insurance for a Chiropractor is $900-1500 dollars per year. That number for a primary care doctor can range from $,4000-$12,000 dollars per year; and for surgeons it can cost over $50,000 dollars per year. Obviously, the cost of insurance goes up as the risk of adverse effects from medical procedures gets more complicated and involved.
An old saying is “follow the money” to figure out how things work in life. I feel very comfortable about the safety of Chiropractic adjustments and have felt that way for over 25 years while in practice. If adjustments were dangerous or risky, and often led to adverse outcomes, our insurance would be astronomical, and we would have no one to work on.
At Mason Family Chiropractic and Wellnesss we strive to achieve holistic care for patients via chiropractic services by licensed chiropractors near you to address spine and muscular issues through manual therapy, spinal decompression therapy, and an array of services at prices that are worth the amount you pay.
Schedule a healing appointment today quickly at 317-577-9558 to bounce back from functional issues.