Neck Adjustments

Are neck adjustments safe?

April 08, 20252 min read

Let's be honest - the idea of having your neck "CRACKED" by a chiropractor can be a little unsettling…


…even for the most open-minded patient. 


It's natural to have concerns about the safety of neck adjustments.


After all, this is a delicate and vital part of the body. 


But the good news is…


When performed by a skilled, experienced chiropractor, neck adjustments are extremely safe and effective.


Neck adjustments (also called cervical spinal manipulations) are VERY SAFE when done properly. 


Chiropractic doctors undergo extensive training to master these techniques and minimize any risks.


Here are a few key points about the safety of neck adjustments:


  • Serious complications, like stroke, are exceptionally rare - estimated to occur in only 1 in 2 million adjustments. 


The risk is far lower than many common medical procedures.


  • Chiropractors use a gentle, controlled thrusting motion to realign the vertebrae. 


This is very different from the neck "cracking" that occurs with self-manipulation, which can be dangerous.


  • Thorough patient history, examination, and diagnostic imaging are used to identify any potential contraindications or increased risk factors prior to treatment.


  • Adjustments are customized to each patient's unique spinal anatomy and condition to ensure the safest, most effective approach.


  • Chiropractors are trained to monitor for any adverse reactions and take immediate action if needed.


The benefits of properly performed neck adjustments - reduced pain, improved mobility, better nerve function - outweigh the extremely low risks for the vast majority of patients. 


But it's always important to work with a qualified, experienced chiropractor you trust.


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Talk again soon,

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Dr. Douglas DeSalvo, DC, BCN, is a highly experienced chiropractor with over three decades of practice in chiropractic care. Since founding his practice in 1987, he has treated more than 10,000 patients, drawing on his extensive expertise in neuropathy, automobile crash injuries, and brain injury traumatology. A graduate with honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Dr. DeSalvo is board-certified in neuropathy and holds advanced certifications in radiology services, MRI interpretation, and personal injury trauma. His dedication to exceptional care for spinal and neurological issues reflects his ongoing commitment to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being.

Dr. Doug DeSalvo

Dr. Douglas DeSalvo, DC, BCN, is a highly experienced chiropractor with over three decades of practice in chiropractic care. Since founding his practice in 1987, he has treated more than 10,000 patients, drawing on his extensive expertise in neuropathy, automobile crash injuries, and brain injury traumatology. A graduate with honors from Palmer College of Chiropractic-West, Dr. DeSalvo is board-certified in neuropathy and holds advanced certifications in radiology services, MRI interpretation, and personal injury trauma. His dedication to exceptional care for spinal and neurological issues reflects his ongoing commitment to helping patients achieve optimal health and well-being.

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