Innovo Chiropractic provides adjustments or manual manipulations through the gentle application of a targeted movement where and when indicated by a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic to improve motion of the body's spinal column and extremities.
Chiropractic treatment, including spinal adjustment, has been the subject of government reports and multidisciplinary studies conducted over many years and has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for many neck and back conditions involving pain, numbness, muscle spasms, loss of mobility, headaches, and other similar symptoms. Routine chiropractic treatment can result in better function, improved joint motion, and a healthier, more active lifestyle.
However, there are some risks associated with chiropractic adjustments, including but not limited to the possibility of sprains, dislocations, and fractures. In addition:
While rare, some patients may experience short-term aggravation of symptoms, rib fractures, or muscle and ligament strains or sprains as a result of manual therapy techniques. There are reported cases of disc injuries following cervical and lumbar spinal adjustments or chiropractic treatment. There are reported cases of stroke associated with neck movements, including adjustments of the upper cervical spine. Current medical and scientific evidence does not establish a definite cause-and-effect relationship between upper cervical spinal adjustments and the occurrence of a stroke. Furthermore, the apparent association is noted very infrequently. However, you are being warned of this possible association because stroke may cause serious neurological impairment and result in injuries, including paralysis.
The risk of injuries or complications from chiropractic treatment is substantially lower than that associated with many medical or other treatments, medications, and surgical procedures given for the same conditions.
Common alternatives to adjustments and manipulations include medications, physical therapy, other medical treatments, and surgery provided by physicians and surgeons.
By signing this informed consent, I acknowledge that I have discussed, or have had the opportunity to discuss, with my Doctor of Chiropractic the nature and purpose of chiropractic treatment in general and my treatment in particular (including spinal adjustments), the benefits, the risks, and alternatives to chiropractic treatment.
I consent to the chiropractic treatments offered or recommended to me by my Doctor of Chiropractic, including spinal adjustments. I intend this consent to apply to all my present and future chiropractic care received at Innovo Chiropractic.
I have also been informed that, if agreed upon, some treatments will be filmed on camera for educational purposes for various social media pages. I also agree to receiving email and text alerts from the Innovo Chiropractic office.