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Do a more thorough search. I've done a bit more and have found no one but chiropractors suggesting chiropractics to fix this problem. Also note, while your link
by tghw 13y ago
Do a more thorough search. I've done a bit more and have found no one but chiropractors suggesting chiropractics to fix this problem. Also note, while your link mentions degeneration, it is much less common of a cause than a congenital defect or the result of a medical treatment.
The prejudice is based on their ignorance of science. In fact, traditionally, chiropractics totally eschews science in exchange for philosophy. This leads to chiropractors using techniques that have been shown to be harmful, such as doing spinal manipulation to fix nerve impingement, which is contraindicated by numerous studies. Additionally, there are still many chiropractors that are anti-immunization, another scientifically baseless position, but one that is dangerous for both the individual and society.
Insurance coverage is not an endorsement whatsoever. It is the effect of heavy lobbying on the part of chiropractors. Remember, insurance is not incentivized to do what is best for the patient.
- VladRussian2 13y agoman, i'm sorry, but your stretch your personal unfortunate experience too far. Such broad statements require good links. I already posted this in the other place : http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chiropractic/introduction.htm http://nccam.nih.gov/health/chiropractic/introduction.htm
- tghw 13y agoWhat is the point of this link? NIH is policy, not science. You have failed to provide a single piece of scientific research that chiropractors can properly diagnose and treat kyphosis. On the other hand, problems with the practice are widely documented: http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/may/14/dangers-chiropractic-treatment-under-reported http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/may/14/dangers-...
- VladRussian2 13y ago>What is the point of this link? NIH is policy, not science. that is outright fantasy. http://nih.gov/about/ http://nih.gov/about/ "NIH is made up of 27 Institutes and Centers, each with a specific research agenda, often focusing on particular diseases or body systems." My experience with a specific NIH's center - NCBI - and their work clearly correlates with it, they [ ie. their own researchers] are doing fundamental science. The rest of your statements goes the same way.