Open Directory - Health: Alternative: Chiropractic: Opposing Views
See also: - The Committee for Skeptical Enquiry presents the results of a study into the claims and methods of practitioners in Florida. - Web site presenting the dangers of chiropractic treatment, along with stories of litigation, fraud and bogus claims. - Skeptical guide to chiropractic history, theories, and current practices. - Skeptical chiropractic discussion forum. - Text of an article published in The Guardian criticising chiropractic, with links to evidence supporting the statements made. The article resulted in the author being sued by the British Chiropractic Association. - The National Council Against Health Fraud presents the history, risks, and legal cases concerning this treatment, with recommendations for consumers. - Article by a medical doctor looking at the evidence of a connection between chiropractic neck manipulation and strokes, and what action should be taken. - An archive of articles by physicians, examining the lack of evidence for the claims made by practitioners, and the risks associated with treatment. - Detailed account of the theories and practices, with case studies and references concerning negative outcomes. - On the day he won a key court ruling, the science writer explains in New Scientist why he won't apologise for what he has written about chiropractic. (April 01, 2010) - J. D. Haines, MD writes in the newsletter of the Skeptics Society, presenting details of recent evidence-based research and literature reviews. (October 21, 2009) - Ben Goldacre writes in "The Guardian" about the lawsuit involving the British Chiropractic Association. (October 17, 2009) - Presents letters from the British Chiropractic Association to members following the quackery claims made by journalist Simon Singh. (June 17, 2009) - An original account in "Sense About Science" by Simon Singh, who defended a libel action against him by the British Chiropractic Association. (June 03, 2009) - Article by Edzard Ernst looking at the origin of chiropractic, its claimed benefits, evidence of effectiveness, and possible dangers. (May 29, 2009) - Details the case of a Canadian woman who sued for malpractice after suffering a stroke following neck manipulation. (June 17, 2008) - Full text of the original article from The New England Journal of Medicine. (October 08, 1998) - Full text of the original article from The New England Journal of Medicine. (October 08, 1998)
