Sidney M. Rubinstein, DC, PhD
Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 31, Issue 6 , Pages 461-464, July 2008
Abstract
This synopsis provides an overview of the benign and serious risks associated with chiropractic care for subjects with neck or low-back pain. Most adverse events associated with spinal manipulation are benign and self-limiting. The incidence of severe complications following chiropractic care and manipulation is extremely low. The best evidence suggests that chiropractic care is a useful therapy for subjects with neck or low-back pain for which the risks of serious adverse events should be considered negligible.