As with all health care providers, the law requires that practitioners obtain an informed consent that complies with the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights, particularly Rights 5, 6 and 7.  This provides patients with a risk assessment of the care to be provided.

​Chiropractic adjustments of the spine are internationally recognized as being safer in dealing with neck and low backpain than medication and other alternatives (A risk assessment of cervical manipulation, JMPT, 1995. Manga Report, Ontario Ministry of Health, 1993).

​Some chiropractic treatments of the neck have been associated with damage to the vertebral artery giving rise to stroke, or stroke-like symptoms.  This is extremely rare, occurring in approximately 1 in 5.85million (Haldeman, et al. Spine, 1999, Vol 24:8).  Other rare complications reported include sprain/strain injuries, irritation of disc conditions, and fracture.

Whilst none of these complications have ever occurred in this practice, the practitioners at Linnet Chiropractic provide a thorough analysis of your health history and physical examination to assess your overall health, and to ensure that you are not at risk.

​The chiropractors at Linnet Chiropractic provide a unique service that is modified for each individual.  The appropriate referral to another health care provider will be supplied when indicated. 

If you have any questions related to the care you are about to receive, please speak to the chiropractor. 

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