SELF Magazine Examines the Alleged Link Between Chiropractic Cervical Manipulation and Vertebral Artery Dissection

Please be advise that an article in the May issue of SELF magazine that examines the purported link between vertebral artery dissection and chiropractic cervical manipulation. The story will not be available on newsstands until next week, but it is already posted online. Read the story by clicking here. While the views of ACA spokesperson Dr. William Lauretti, an expert on the topic of vertebral artery dissection, are included in the article, the piece is overwhelmingly negative and details the stories of several patients -- particularly a 43-year-old mother of four who believes her stroke was caused by a chiropractic adjustment. In its official response issued this morning, ACA explains to the editors of SELF magazine that the article needlessly alarms current and potential chiropractic patients about a safe, effective and appropriate treatment for those with common forms of neck pain and headache. Moreover, there is no definitive evidence that chiropractic manipulation is the cause of vertebral artery dissections. To read ACA’s full response, clicking here. Patient Communications Patients, staff and colleagues may ask you about this article. To help combat any negative publicity that might occur in your community as a result of this article, ACA is offering the following information: Chiropractic &; Stroke: Key Messages What are the Risks of Chiropractic Neck Adjustments? By William J. Lauretti, DC Chiropractic Manipulation & Cervical Artery Dissection. A JACA article by Michael T. Haneline, DC, MPH, and Gary Lewkovich, DC NCMIC’s CVA Monograph Executive Summary & Warning Signs Poster Patient Education Page: Chiropractic &; Headaches Research Excerpts that Show the Positive Benefits of Chiropractic Care ACA is also asking doctors of chiropractic to monitor SELF’s blog where readers can discuss the story. Doctors and chiropractic patients are encouraged to post positive messages about the benefits of manipulation. To visit the blog, click here.

 

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