Is chiropractic scientific?
Yes. Dr. Pran Manga, a medical economist from the University of Ottawa, Canada, found: “On a balance of evidence, particularly the most scientifically valid clinical studies, spinal manipulation applied by chiropractors is more effective than alternative treatments for low back pain. The clinical evidence is corroborated by clinical trials, case-control studies, meta-analysis, and properly constituted clinical guidelines panels.” When it comes to the treatment of low back pain, one of the most disabling and costly conditions faced by our society, nothing has been more widely researched than spinal manipulation. The scientific evidence clearly demonstrates that spinal manipulation is safe, gentle, effective, and costs less than other commonly accepted but less effective forms of care. The research and scientific evidence concerning the intimate relationship between the brain, spinal cord, spinal nerves, and spinal vertebrae is above reproach.
Chiropractors have always sought to provide the safest and most effective healing techniques for their patients. In order to achieve this, the Chiropractic profession has been dedicated to conducting scientific studies to improve their diagnostic and adjusting techniques. In the last 20 years the Chiropractic profession has established an impressive array of scientific research that demonstrates the efficacy, safety and cost effectiveness of Chiropractic care. In fact, the Chiropractic profession has accumulated a greater number of scientific trials on Chiropractic than the medical profession has accumulated for many of the treatments rendered by medical doctors. According to David M. Edy, M.D., Ph.D., professor of health policy and management with Duke University, North Carolina, only 15 percent of all medical interventions are supported by solid scientific evidence. “There are considerably more randomized controlled trials which show benefit of Chiropractic than there are for many, m
Chiropractic is a science, an art, and a philosophy. It’s a scientific fact that your brain and nervous system control every cell of your body. Research confirms that interferences to the controlling role of the nervous system change the way the body works. This is most common along the spine. Objective tests help locate these areas along the spine. Specific adjustments help reduce the interferences. Results prove that chiropractic is safe, simple, and scientific. Q: How can the spine affect your health? A: The spine houses the “information super highway” of your spinal cord. Pairs of nerve roots branch off from between each spinal joint. These nerves link your brain with every cell and tissue of your body. These delicate nerves are vulnerable because they are in such close proximity to the moving bones of the spine. A loss of proper motion or position of spinal bones can compromise this vital communication. Chiropractic care locates these areas, and reduces their effect on the nervous
