Is it safer for me to take over-the-counter medications rather then visit a chiropractor?

Good question. Many people think nothing of taking pain relievers or drugs to reduce pain, often caused by inflammation. Let's look at reality. The risk of serious complications or even death attributed to the use of NSAIDS (drugs for reducing inflammation like aspirin and ibuprofen) is greater than the slight risk of injury with chiropractic treatment for neck pain. This is a scinetific fact and not an exaggertion relative to the comparative danger of using simple medications. Not many of us think of these risks when we reach for a bottle of pills. The botom line is simple-chiropractic care is safe and effective with less risk than many medications or medical interventions.