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The chiropractic approach to cardiovascular health

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DCs focus on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those related to the spine, with the belief that spinal health impacts the nervous system and, consequently, the function of various organs. The heart is particularly affected by nerves originating from the cervical and thoracic spine. 2014:372-375.

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Expert analysis: Did cervical spine manipulation cause the death of Katie May?

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A recent case report on Katie May, who died in 2016 after receiving chiropractic cervical spine manipulation (CSM) from a DC, has concluded it did not cause her death. concluded, There is no convincing evidence to support a causal link between chiropractic manipulation and CAD [cervical artery dissection].8 H4 References 1.

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