safety of self-manipulation<\/a> is often brought up in our office.<\/p>\n![\"Relieving](\"https:\/\/eastendchiro.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/eastendchiropractic-neck-pain-300x200.jpg\" "\\"Relieving")
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In part 1 of this article, we will discuss the first of the following three things regarding self-manipulation: 1) Is it safe? 2) Is it useful? 3) Is it a sign of a deeper problem?<\/p>\n
Is self-manipulation safe?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe most common arguments against self-manipulation are that one could fracture (break) a bone, cause a stroke, or cause arthritis.<\/p>\n
Honestly, in my 8 years of practice, I am not aware of any particular case where someone has either broken a vertebral bone or caused themselves to have a stroke has a result of self-manipulation.\u00a0 That\u2019s not to say that it couldn\u2019t happen, but it\u2019s highly unlikely.\u00a0 As far as causing arthritis, the clinical literature is not very clear.\u00a0 I\u2019m doubtful that the act of self-manipulation, in and of itself, causes arthritis. Rather, the constant urge to self manipulate is indicative of a condition that can lead to arthritis.\u00a0 More on that later.<\/p>\n
The safety hazards of self-manipulation are much more long-term, and that leads us to the second question…which we’ll discuss next time. If at any time you need an answer to a question about your musculoskeletal\u00a0system, please feel free to call our office\u00a0at 615-650-6533.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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