Are all neck adjustment techniques equally safe?
Canadian chiropractors are taught a variety of adjustment techniques and there is no evidence to suggest that any one technique is less safe than the others. Chiropractic techniques that are applied appropriately are effective and safe. Top This information was adapted from documents created by the Canadian Chiropractic Association and British Columbia Chiropractic Association as an educational source for the public and other health care Professionals. To read further please go to the CCA’s FAQ and the BCCA’s FAQ.
Canadian chiropractors are taught a variety of adjustment techniques and there is no evidence to suggest that any one technique is less safe than the others. Chiropractic techniques that are applied appropriately are effective and safe. Why would neck adjustment have an effect on anything other than neck pain? Pain or discomfort in one area of the body may be linked functionally to discomfort arising from another area. Consequently, addressing dysfunction in one part of the body may relieve symptoms in another part. If you look at a model of the spine, you can see that the spine is an interconnected structure. Adjustment at various points along the structure may be needed to help reduce biomechanical stresses on other parts of the spine and to relieve discomfort.
