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Can Patient with osteoporosis enjoy chiropractic care?

Osteoporosis is a serious condition, and patients who are suffering from this condition need to be careful about specific activities. Is chiropractic care one of those things that is on the restricted list if you have osteoporosis? With this post, we are going to take a closer look at this topic. If you have any further questions you would like answered, feel free to give us a call at one of our two offices for help. ….

What is Osteoporosis?

Before we get into the relationship between osteoporosis and chiropractic treatment, let’s first talk more generally about what osteoporosis is and why it is a health condition that warrants your attention. Simply put, osteoporosis is the weakening of your bones. With this condition, your bones don’t regenerate as fast as they need to in order to replace the bone that is lost, and over time the entire bone structure becomes more brittle. Fractures in areas of the body like the hip and spine can occur in patients with this condition.

It’s important to seek proper treatment from your doctor if you are concerned about osteoporosis. You can be tested for this condition, and if it is present to some degree in your body, your doctor can recommend treatment options. There are a variety of treatment options available, so work with your doctor to determine which will be best for your needs.

The Chiropractic Connection

You can probably understand why there would be some concern regarding chiropractic treatment for a patient with osteoporosis. After all, the types of adjustments that often take place in a chiropractic office may seem a little aggressive to be used on someone with weakened bones.

If you are interested in chiropractic treatment and you have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis, there is good news – you may still be able to receive treatment from a chiropractor. The important thing to remember is that every case of osteoporosis is different, and your eligibility for chiropractic care will depend on the specifics of your case. In other words, someone with severe osteoporosis may not be able to receive treatment, where someone with a milder case may be eligible.

Learn More About Your Options

The best way to determine whether or not chiropractic treatment is right for you is simply to start having some conversations. Not only can you contact us for an appointment to discuss your situation, but you can also talk to your primary care provider or other specialists involved in your care. Do those individuals think chiropractic treatment would be safe given your osteoporosis and other health factors? Simply asking questions and having open conversations about this idea will go a long way toward considering all of the variables involved.

Don’t try to make this kind of decision all on your own. Even if you know you already have osteoporosis, that doesn’t mean that chiropractic care is automatically off the table. There are plenty of professionals to lean on for advice and insight, and that’s the best way to arrive at the right decision for your needs.

We Are Here to Serve You

It is our honor to serve the many patients that visit us each week in our Van Nuys and Culver City offices. Dr. Parvin Alemi & Dr. Mehran Shei both offer care at Advanced Chiropractic Rehab, and you are welcome to give us a call or stop by to learn more. Thank you for taking some time to explore our blog, and we hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon.