Chiropractic Does Not Increase Risk of Stroke
Just a short note…
According to a February 2008 report in the journal “Spine”, a new study finds there is NO evidence of excess risk of stroke following chiropractic spinal manipulation. In the study, researchers noted that patients are no more likely to suffer a stroke following chiropractic treatment than they would after visitng their family doctor’s office.
The study goes on to say that any observed association between vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke and chiropractic manipulation is likely due to patients with an undiagnosed vertebral artery dissection seeking care for neckpain and headache BEFORE their stroke.