At what age is chiropractic treatment advisable?
April 14, 2024 | 40,00 EUR | answered by Bernd Ziegler
Dear team,
I am Renate Büchner and I am interested in chiropractic treatments. I have been struggling with back pain for a long time, mainly affecting the spine. I have already tried some conservative therapies, but none of them have provided long-term relief so far.
I am wondering at what age chiropractic treatment would be advisable. Although I am already over 60 years old, I have heard that chiropractic care can be effective for older people as well. However, I am concerned whether my symptoms may be too advanced or if my age could be a general obstacle.
Could you please help me and let me know if chiropractic treatment would still be beneficial for someone of my age? Are there any specific risks or limitations I should be aware of? And what alternative treatment options would you recommend in my case?
I look forward to your expert opinion and thank you in advance for your assistance.
Best regards,
Renate Büchner
Dear Renate Büchner,
Thank you for your inquiry regarding chiropractic treatments for back pain in advanced age. It is understandable that you are wondering whether chiropractic therapy can still be useful and effective for people over 60 years old.
In general, chiropractic therapy is a manual treatment method that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Age alone is not necessarily a barrier to chiropractic treatment. Older individuals can also benefit from chiropractic therapy, especially if they suffer from back pain caused by functional disorders of the spine.
However, it is important that a thorough examination be conducted before starting chiropractic treatment to rule out any potential risks or contraindications. In your case, since you have already tried conservative therapies and have not achieved long-term relief, chiropractic treatment could indeed be beneficial.
There are some limitations and risks that should be considered. For example, individuals with certain pre-existing conditions such as osteoporosis, tumors or inflammation in the spine, certain cardiovascular diseases, or those who have undergone spine surgery should be cautious. In such cases, chiropractic treatment could be contraindicated or carried out with special care.
In your case, alternative treatment options such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, osteopathy, or pain therapy could also be considered. It would be advisable to discuss the appropriate treatment option for your individual situation with a specialist in orthopedics or a chiropractor.
In conclusion, chiropractic therapy can be effective in advanced age, but it should always be done within the framework of an individual examination and taking into account your specific pre-existing conditions and risk factors.
I hope that my response is helpful to you, and I am available for any further questions.
Best regards,
Bernd Ziegler
