Most of us don’t like pain.  Quite simply put, because as a whole, no one does, Chiropractors intend providing care that is tolerable and comfortable using gentle Chiropractic techniques.  These techniques don’t typically hurt if done correctly.

However, it can be tender as the areas that typically need to be worked upon, are most likely already inflamed.

This inflammation is very temporary though, as with the Chiropractic adjustment restoring movement back to normal and the stress/pressure having been taken off the involved nerve, the body is no longer in stress mode.

This ‘worked upon’ area is now able to move more freely.  Freedom of movement is life itself because now the body and the brain can once again work together in restoring vital endocrine function, movement, growth, repair of damaged tissues, etc.

Coming back to the question at hand, does Chiropractic treatment hurt?  It may cause a little tenderness (for some) but in saying that, the relief of stress in an area, renewed movement in the body and general restoration of optimal nerve and brain function, far outweighs a little temporary discomfort.

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Take care,

Dr Monica