The "C" Word
Friday, July 3, 2009 at 1:59PM I want to start this post off by admitting two things: Firstly I have ZERO expertise in this area, and can only go by what I've been told, and what I've read. Also in no way have I made a decision on this topic, due to my lack of knowledge that would be a stupid thing to do. So instead I'll post some links that I've found interesting, and maybe promote a discussion?
Chiropractic Manipulation.
First up is Dr Steven Novella's posts from the Science Based Evidence website.
Next up is the section on this subject on the What's The Harm? website, which is very good, but obviously highly anecdotal by design (and a little dated).
Finally let's see what the Chiropractors' Association of Australia have to say about it all, in particular their section on Scope of Care which threw up a lot of red flags to me. Check it out, make your own mind up.
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Reader Comments (7)
What do you recommend for back/spine injuries?
Osteopath? Consult your doctor and see what he says? I'm not a doctor.
Physiotherapist!
As mentioned to Drew I was referred to a chiro by my physio and my doctor (both specialised sports doctors) Surely if it were that bad they would not be able to make those referrals? Would that be correct?
I'm surious about Austrlaian Chiropractors. I might ask my Physiotherpist aunty what she thinks... Alas, i know no doctors.
surious = curious
surely everyone who promotes or demotes Chiropractics has a vested interest in people joining their camp right? Even skeptics need things to be skeptical about or they themselves become redundant.