Am I right to fear chiropracter practice?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around concerns regarding chiropractic practice, particularly in relation to neck pain and associated symptoms. Participants share personal experiences and opinions about the efficacy and safety of chiropractic care versus traditional medical approaches, exploring the implications of seeking treatment from chiropractors.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses discomfort about visiting a chiropractor due to negative perceptions and hearsay, including a reference to a death associated with chiropractic treatment.
  • Several participants recommend seeing a medical doctor for a proper diagnosis instead of a chiropractor, suggesting that underlying issues may require medical treatment.
  • Another participant shares a personal anecdote about a friend who has spent a significant amount on chiropractic care, questioning the value of such treatments compared to self-care methods like stretching.
  • Some participants suggest that a competent chiropractor or osteopath can effectively distinguish between conditions they can treat and those that require medical attention.
  • There are mentions of cultural differences in perceptions of chiropractic care, with some participants noting that in certain countries, chiropractors are integrated into the healthcare system and are well-educated professionals.
  • One participant critiques chiropractic theory as non-evidence based and expresses concern about its integration into healthcare alongside evidence-based practices.
  • Another participant highlights the importance of recommendations when seeking alternative medicine practitioners, emphasizing the variability in practitioner quality.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express skepticism about chiropractic care, advocating for traditional medical evaluation instead. However, there are competing views regarding the legitimacy and effectiveness of chiropractors, with some participants defending their practice based on personal experiences.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved concerns about the safety and efficacy of chiropractic treatments, as well as varying cultural perceptions of chiropractic practice across different countries.

  • #31
micromass said:
Yes, the risk is slight, but there is a risk nonetheless. Even a slight risk is too much for an outcome such as stroke. Certainly if there are no other benifits.
Also, malpractice claims are not very good data to base research on, is it?

Micro I don't buy your argument of "the risk is slight, but there is a risk nonetheless." The data was 1 in 5 million, you understand that's nill.


I understand that was data to counter argue the "risk". Which you dismissed and then said it's data to base research on??
 
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  • #32
nitsuj said:
My dad has bad back pain as a result of an "extra disc"? or something like that.

To the point of trying dodads & gadgets. One of the coolest and was effective for my slightly herniated lower disc was an "inverter" where one lies on a bed and can fully invert (or whatever in between), strapped in by the ankles.

Anyways, his opinion of chiropractic work is yes it's "quackery" but after some "shopping around" recommendations ect, ended up with a great chiropractor. An old guy who retired not long after my dad started seeing him.

Anecdotal evidence is not evidence.

So with that said, why be so rude as to paint all chiropractors as on the verge of "malpractice" or whatever. very obviously it is dependent on the individual and how they "practice" the "trade".

We're not being rude, we just have valid criticism. If it's very obvious, then give a scientific reference.

Oh and my dad is also of the opinion most advanced medicine is "quackery", how true.

Right. This says enough in my opinion. Most doctors are quacks, right??

DaveC426913's is the only post that should be left after a moderator cleanup.

For the record: there has not been a moderator cleanup in this thread.

nitsuj said:
Micro I don't buy your argument of "the risk is slight, but there is a risk nonetheless." The data was 1 in 5 million, you understand that's nill.

Tell that to the people who are now disabled due to a stroke.
 
  • #33
wait wait someone needs to explain how does the manipulation of the back spine cause a stroke which is in the head.
 

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