Are there contraindications for chiropractic therapy?
April 4, 2022 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Bernd Ziegler
Dear specialist in chirotherapy,
My name is Otto Schäfer and I am reaching out to you because I have been experiencing increased back pain lately. These pains occur mainly in the lumbar spine area and are increasingly affecting my daily life. Due to my professional work as a craftsman, I am physically strained on a daily basis and the pain makes it difficult for me to perform my work properly.
I have already tried various therapies, but so far they have not provided long-lasting relief. Now I have heard about chirotherapy and I am wondering if this treatment method is suitable for me. I have read that chirotherapy is a manual therapy form in which blockages in the musculoskeletal system are intended to be released through targeted hand movements. However, I also suffer from other health issues such as high blood pressure, so I am concerned about possible contraindications for chirotherapy.
Could you please provide me with more information on whether chirotherapy is suitable for a patient like me with high blood pressure and back pain? Are there specific risks or limitations that I should be aware of? What alternatives are available to me if chirotherapy is not recommended?
I thank you in advance for your support and look forward to your expert advice.
Sincerely,
Otto Schäfer
Dear Mr. Schäfer,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding your back pain and the question of whether chiropractic therapy is suitable for you as a patient with high blood pressure. I understand that the pain is significantly affecting your daily work as a tradesman and that you are looking for a suitable therapy to experience long-term relief.
Chiropractic therapy is indeed a manual therapy form in which targeted manipulations are used to release blockages in the musculoskeletal system. This type of treatment can be very effective, especially for acute or chronic back pain caused by muscular imbalances or spinal misalignments. Through targeted manipulations, tension can be released, blood flow improved, and spinal mobility restored.
Regarding your high blood pressure, it is important to note that chiropractic therapy is generally considered a safe and gentle treatment method. However, it is advisable to inform your treating physician about your existing health problems before starting the therapy. Your doctor can then assess whether there are any possible contraindications for chiropractic therapy and whether this treatment method is suitable for you.
If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend special precautions or specific techniques during chiropractic therapy to minimize potential risks. It is important to provide your chiropractor with all relevant information about your health so that he can plan an individually tailored treatment for you.
If, for medical reasons, your doctor does not recommend chiropractic therapy, there are still various alternatives available to you. These include physiotherapeutic measures, manual therapies such as osteopathy, or other non-invasive treatment methods such as acupuncture or heat therapy.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that individual counseling by a specialist in chiropractic therapy and close collaboration with your treating physician are crucial to finding the optimal form of therapy for you. I recommend scheduling an appointment with an experienced chiropractor to discuss the best treatment option for your back pain together.
I hope that my information is helpful to you and wish you speedy relief from your discomfort.
Best regards,
Bernd Ziegler
