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

Chiropractic Economics

4,6 Expert: cervical spine manipulation did not cause VAD The case report concludes that CSM did not cause the VAD, and that the dissection had been present before the CSM. May entered the chiropractic office with a history of trauma, neck pain, headache and nausea consistent with existing VAD. J Manipulative Physiol Ther.

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Top Chiropractic Research from 2024: Elevating Evidence-Based Care

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This blog distills key findings and themes from this years chiropractic studies, spotlighting the benefits of spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) and other chiropractic interventions. This case presents a unique circumstance of a fatal vertebral artery dissection after self-chiropractic manipulation." (4) 3) Fagundes et al.

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The top 6 common myths about chiropractic treatment

Canadian Chiropractic Association

In addition to the evidence that supports chiropractic care in managing musculoskeletal complaints of the spine, there is also evidence that it supports chiropractic management of the extremities, headaches and pain 1 , 2. 5 Adjustments are painful In general, adjustments or joint manipulations do not hurt. Descarreaux, M.,