Table 4 Experiences of chiropractic treatment: frequency of adverse reactions and reported level of concern (n = 110 of 544 patients)
From: Patients’ experiences and expectations of chiropractic care: a national cross-sectional survey
Reaction | Level of concern (n =) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Of lower concern (1,2) | Of greater concern (3,4,5) | Total number of reactions | |
Tiredness or fatigue | 33 | 2 | 35 |
Headache | 19 | 4 | 23 |
Extra Pain and/or Radiating Pain | 21 | 19 | 40 |
Tingling/numbness in legs or arms | 3 | 9 | 12 |
Stiffness | 13 | 7 | 20 |
Dizziness or light headedness | 13 | 6 | 19 |
Nausea | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Total | 103 | 50 | 153 |