Filtered by tag: VBA Remove Filter

NYSCA Member Reminder: Exclusive Access to Chiropractic Safety & Talking Points Related to VBA

Did you know? Valued members of the New York State Chiropractic Association have exclusive access to trusted resources designed to support informed conversations with your patients regarding the safety of chiropractic care—particularly as it relates to stroke and vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) concerns.

We encourage our members to utilize the following member-only tools to stay prepared, confident, and proactive in addressing questions from patients, the public, or other healthcare professionals:
These resources are regularly reviewed to reflect current evidence and best practices. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these materials and consider sharing them with your office team to ensure consistent, informed messaging.

Resources for VBA talking points

By this time, I am sure you have all seen the articles circulating about a 28-year old man from Oklahoma who suffered a stroke from cracking his own neck. The doctor who treated him is quoted in the article stating the following:

Read More

Study: Chiropractic Care and the Risk of Vertebrobasilar Stroke

Abstract

Background

There is controversy surrounding the risk of manipulation, which is often used by chiropractors, with respect to its association with vertebrobasilar artery system (VBA) stroke. The objective of this study was to compare the associations between chiropractic care and VBA stroke with recent primary care physician (PCP) care and VBA stroke.

Read More