To our knowledge, this the first study to identify the side of joint cavitation during upper cervical HVLA thrust manipulation. Our results indicate that cavitation was no more likely to occur on the ...

I have often reported about the risks of chiropractic manipulations (a reasonably comprehensive summary can be found here), and I intend to continue this habit. I do this because it is important and b ...

Manipulating the neck has been associated with cervical dissection, a type of arterial tear that can lead to stroke. Although a direct cause-and-effect link has not been established between neck ...

The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical opinion. Experts debate whether spinal manipulation for neck pain should be abandoned. The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical ...

The landscape of alternative medical treatments continues to evolve, with chiropractic care standing at the intersection of controversy and potential therapeutic benefit. Neck manipulation, a ...

The Effects of Cervical Manipulation Compared with a Conventional Physiotherapy Program for Patients with Acute Whiplash ...

Habitual neck cracking, often mistaken for relief, can severely damage cervical structures and vascular health. This practice ...

Los Angeles cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo’s recent social media post about a young patient’s stroke following chiropractic neck manipulation has ignited renewed discussions about the procedure’s ...

To date and to our knowledge, no study has investigated the side, duration or number of audible popping sounds during upper cervical HVLA thrust manipulation. Therefore, the primary purpose of the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - - Blood vessel tears that lead to strokes may be associated with – but not necessarily caused by – treatments involving neck manipulations, researchers say. The blood ...