“Systematic reviews of controlled clinical studies of treatments used by chiropractors have found no evidence that chiropractic manipulation is effective, with the possible exception of treatment for back pain.[8] A 2011 critical evaluation of 45 systematic reviews concluded that the data included in the study “fail[ed] to demonstrate convincingly that spinal manipulation is an effective intervention for any condition.”[10] Spinal manipulation may be cost-effective for sub-acute or chronic low back pain, but the results for acute low back pain were insufficient.[11] No compelling evidence exists to indicate that maintenance chiropractic care adequately prevents symptoms or diseases.[12]”

  • @Reddfugee42@lemmy.world
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    221 year ago

    Astrology works the same way. Anecdotal evidence is really effective but the data clearly show you’ll get more consistent relief with real doctors and real physical therapists.

    • Wrena of Delpan
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      51 year ago

      I don’t disagree with you. For me there is a fine line for appropriate and inappropriate use. Those who swear by chiropractors definitely cross it