Elsevier, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 6(31), p. 461-464
DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.06.001
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This synopsis provides an overview of the benign and serious risks associated with chiropractic care for subjects with neck or low-back pain. Most adverse events associated with spinal manipulation are benign and self-limiting. The incidence of severe complications following chiropractic care and manipulation is extremely low. The best evidence suggests that chiropractic care is a useful therapy for subjects with neck or low-back pain for which the risks of serious adverse events should be considered negligible.