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How come chiropractors tell you to apply ice after an adjustment?

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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Some do: They also ask that you drink lots of water. The sore muscles that are inflamed need to decrease in swelling and thus decrease pressure on nerves.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/1/2013

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