The material risks inherent in chiropractic adjustment.
As with any healthcare procedure, there are certain complications which may arise during chiropractic manipulation and therapy. These complications include but are not limited to: fractures, disc injuries, dislocations, muscle strain, cervical myelopathy, costovertebral strains and separations, and burns. Some types of manipulation of the neck have been associated with injuries to the arteries in the neck leading to or contributing to serious complications including stroke. Some patients will feel some stiffness and soreness following the first few days of treatments. I will make every reasonable effort during the examination to screen for contraindications to care; however, if you have a condition that would otherwise not come to my attention, it is your responsibility to inform me.
The probability of those risks occurring.
Stroke has been the subject of tremendous disagreement. The incidences of stroke are exceedingly rare and are estimated to occur between one in one million and one in five million cervical adjustments. The other complications are also generally described as rare.
The availability and nature of other treatment options.
Other treatment options for your condition may include:
1-Self-administered, over-the-counter analgesics and rest 2-Medical care and prescription drugs such as anti-inflammatory, muscle relaxants and painkillers 3-Hospitalization 4-Surgery
If you chose to use one of the above noted “other treatment” options, you should be aware that there are risks and benefits of such options and you may wish to discuss these with your primary medical physician.
The risks and dangers attendant to remaining untreated.
Remaining untreated may allow the formation of adhesions and reduce mobility which may set up a pain reaction further reducing mobility. Over time this process may complicate treatment making it more difficult and less effective the longer it is postponed.
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I have read the above explanation of the chiropractic adjustment and related treatment. I have discussed it with the Doctor Coykendall at Coykendall Chiropractic Office and have had my questions answered to my satisfaction. I certify that the information I have provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I will not hold my doctor or any staff member at Coykendall Chiropractic Office responsible for any errors or omissions that I may have made in the compleIon of this form. By signing below, I state that I have weighed the risks involved in undergoing treatment and have decided that it is in my best interest to undergo the treatment recommended. Having been informed of the risks, I hereby give my consent to that treatment.