Is chiropractic a safe from of health care?
Absolutely. Chiropractic care is one of the safest health care treatments for musculoskeletal and spinal conditions. There are much higher risks of complication by taking prescription and non prescription medication as well as complications of surgery. In this country approximately 16,500 people die every year from side effects of aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications. 20,000 deaths a year occur from Tylenol. Tylenol combined with alcohol can produce deadly outcomes. Chiropractic is more effective and safer than most other forms of health care in this country. Chiropractic malpractice insurance has one of the lowest premiums compared to any other health care profession. The fact of minimal side effects associated with chiropractic treatment is the reason for the lower rates.
