When is it best to not see a Chiropractor?

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Sometimes we don't know when to see a Chiropractor or should I go to Hospital or a G.P Clinic 

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Some warning signs that a you shouldn't see a Chiropractor are 

1. Medical Conditions:

• Cardiovascular Issues: Unstable angina, uncontrolled arrhythmias, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, and dissecting aneurysm. 

• Neurological Conditions: Acute change in neurological status, evolving neurological events (e.g., stroke, hemorrhage), and certain movement disorders. 

• Infections: Acute systemic infections with fever, and certain skin conditions. 

• Other Medical Conditions: Unstable diabetes, certain bone diseases (e.g., tumors, metastases, fractures), and conditions requiring medical stabilisation. 

• Recently Fainting and undiagnosed origin 

• Recent unexplained weight loss 

2. Acute Injuries:

• Recent Operations or Acute Injuries: Avoidance of physical therapy interventions in the immediate post-operative or acute injury period until the patient has stabilised. It is best to ask the surgeon when it is appropriate to get Chiropractic care 

• Unstable Fractures: Avoidance of interventions that could further compromise the fracture or cause pain. 

• Open Wounds or Burns: Avoid interventions over open wounds or areas with fresh burns. 

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Signs your Chiropractor may have to alter your treatment Plan 

- Pregnancy - At Health Wise Chiropractic we have specific pregnancy pillows to lay on to help you get Chiropractic care 

- Smoker on birth control pills- The Chiropractor will do specific examinations as these two things combined have an increased risk of clotting 

- Certain Medications 

• Blood Thinners:

  • Anticoagulants: Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven), dabigatran (Pradaxa), rivaroxaban (Xarelto), apixaban (Eliquis), edoxaban (Savaysa), and heparin. 

  • Antiplatelet Agents: Aspirin, clopidogrel (Plavix), prasugrel (Effient), and ticagrelor (Brilinta). 

• Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB), naproxen sodium (Aleve). 

• Steroids: Prednisone and other corticosteroids can thin the skin, making it easier to bruise. 

• Some Antibiotics and Antidepressants: Certain antibiotics and antidepressants can also affect blood clotting. 

• Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy can reduce platelet levels, leading to easy bruising. 

- Pacemakers and Medical devices , certain devices may lead the chiropractor to alter their technique they use to treat you