We0ve all heard stories about someone who was crippled or even killed by a Chiropractor. Sometimes we0re even warned by our family doctor not to let our Chiropractor adjust us as it may cause a stroke. Even the L.A. Times recently called the safety of manipulation into question. Just how safe is chiropractic treatment? What are the facts?
1. Due to the extreme rarity of injuries caused by Chiropractic treatment and its unequaled safety record, chiropractic doctors pay only a fraction (i.e. 1/10 to 1/50) the malpractice rates compared to medical physicians. (1)
2. Only 19 deaths have been attributed to Chiropractic treatment worldwide over the latest 65 years studied (1934-1999). In fact, the risk of 0serious injury0 from anti-inflammatory medication including Aspirin and Advil is 400 times greater than from manipulation. (2)
In other words, it0s much safer to have a chiropractic treatment for your neck pain or headache then taking medicine (over the counter or prescribed).
3. Nearly 10,000 studies have been performed on manipulation (making it the most thoroughly studied form of treatment for back pain) and the great majority have found the following when compared to medical treatment:
a. Increased patient satisfaction.
b. Shortened time to return to activities or work.
c. Less […]

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