Neck manipulation may be risky without significant benefits: Study

According to new research manipulation for neck pain may carry a risk of serious injury, including stroke. For the study more than 120 patients with neck pain were included. They were randomly assigned to be treated with either manipulation or mobilization - which involves small, rhythmic movements applied to stiff or inflamed tissue. The outcome of both groups was almost identical, prompting ...

Controversial study suggests neck manipulation not worth the risk

A study by the University of Sydney has found the 'thrust and click' methods associated with neck manipulation do not result in better patient recovery than milder treatments.

To avoid back surgery, try chiropractic care first

A patient once drove up to the clinic and was unable to get out of her car. Her low back and leg pain was so intense, I had to lift her out of her car and carry her into the office. This was one of those times I was extremely glad I used to be a power-lifting champion.

Chiropractors 'could increase stroke risk'

THE spinal manipulations used by chiropractors are an unnecessarily dangerous way to treat neck pain, an Australian researcher says.

Chiro treatment risky: academic

The spinal manipulations used by many chiropractors are an unnecessarily dangerous way to treat neck pain, a researcher says.