Rated 9.6 from 250+ Google reviews

9.6 / 10

chiropractic
Book appointment

Consent to Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic care is recognised as being an effective and safe method of care. However, as in all health care, there are some very slight risks. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Your condition becoming worse;
  • Disc injuries, rib fracture, sprains/strains (1 in 139,000 in the neck and 1 in 62,000 in the low back) (1) ;
  • Stroke or stroke like symptoms (1 in 5.85 million neck adjustments) (2).


Put into context, chiropractic has been shown to be 250 times safer than anti-inflammatory drugs (3) and safer than driving a car (4). Some people may experience some mild soreness for 24 – 48 hours after their adjustments, especially when their body is unwinding. This is a normal sign of change, as may occur after exercise or stretching.

Clinical experience consistently demonstrates unexpected improvement in people’s life. One study indicated that 23% of people experienced improvement in some other aspect of their health (5). Of individuals who experience such improvements:

  • 26% experienced improvements in their respiratory system;
  • 25% in their digestive system;
  • 14% circulatory system/heart;
  • 14%: eyes/vision.


Consent to chiropractic care:
I wish to rely on the chiropractor to exercise his/her judgment during the course of procedures which he/she feels, at the time, based upon the facts known, is in my best interests. I have, to the best of my knowledge, provided the chiropractor with a complete and accurate health history. I have read the above consent. I understand that results are not guaranteed. I intend this consent to cover the entire course of my chiropractic care for this and any future presentation. I hereby request and consent to chiropractic examinations, adjustments and other chiropractic procedures wherever the chiropractor determines necessary.

  1. Dvorak study in Principles and Practice of Chiropractic, Haldeman, 2nd Ed.
  2. Arterial Dissections Following Cervical Manipulation: The Chiropractic Experience. Haldeman S et al. Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol 165, No 7, 905-906, 2001.
  3. Arterial Dissections Following Cervical Manipulation: The Chiropractic Experience. Haldeman S et al. Canadian Medical Association Journal, Vol 165, No 7, 905-906, 2001.
  4. What are the Risks of Chiropractic Neck Adjustments. Lauretti W. JACA 1999; 36(9);42-47.
  5. Leboeuf-Yde C, Axen I, Ahlefeldt G, Lidefelt P, Rosenbaum A, Thurnherr T. The types of improved nonmusculoskeletal Side effects of chiropractic treatment: a prospective study. Leboeuf-Yde C. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1997 Oct;20(8):511-5