There is a clear bias against chiropractic manipulation by most of mainstream medicine. Yet, there is a substantial evidence that it works for low back pain and for relieving headaches in people with cervical disc disease. In a meta-analysis of 9 studies, 6 showed a positive benefit from chiropractic. The dangers of cervical manipulation include the development of a stroke, but the literature shows that this is in the range of 3 per two million adjustments. There would be far more morbidity and mortality from just using NSAIDS, which are first line therapy in mainstream medical practice. It is very disappointing that chiropractic manipulation is discouraged by mainstream medical physicians.
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June 30, 2011