Chiropractic Is Very Safe!
"The best evidence indicates that cervical manipulation for neck pain is much safer than using NSAIDs..."
NSAIDs are "non-steroidal anti-inflamatory drugs" like aspirin, ibuprofen, and nonproxen. - Vaughn Dabbs, Ph.D. published in Journal of Manipulation and Physiological Therapeutics (October 1995)
Data taken from: Manipulation and mobilization of the cervical spine. A systematic review of the literature. Hurwitz EL, Aker PD, Adams AH, Meeker WC, Shekelle PG. Spine 1996 Aug 1;21(15):1746-59 RAND, Santa Monica, CA USA.
Going to a chiropractor is 3 times safer than going to your family medical doctor.
The malpractice rate of primary care medical doctors is 3 times higher than that of chirpractors. - Journal of the American Medical Association (November 11, 1998)
"Manipulation...is safe and effective" for acute low back pain patients.
Acute low back problems in adults. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. - Stanley Bigos, M.D., et al (December 1994)
Spinal manipulation for neck pain and headaches is 100 times safer than taking aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.
- Spine (August 1, 1996)
"...there is a strong and compelling consensus that chiropractic is safer, and patient satisfaction is much higher than for other [healthcare] professions."
Pran Manga, Ph.D. (February 2000)
"The risks of manipulation are very low in skilled hands."
- Clinical guidelines for the management of acute low back pain; clinical guidelines evidence review. London: Royal College of General Practitioners, 1996.
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