I will never have this done. You are making the assumption with no knowledge that your cervical arteries running thru your spine are flexible enough and contain no plaque that they will withstand the twisting motion. How do you know that is the case?
Abstract
PURPOSE:
The
purpose of this study was to determine the frequency of patients seen
at a single institution who were diagnosed with a cervical vessel
dissection related to chiropractic neck manipulation.
METHODS:
We
identified cases through a retrospective chart review of patients seen
between April 2008 and March 2012 who had a diagnosis of cervical artery
dissection following a recent chiropractic manipulation. Relevant
imaging studies were reviewed by a board-certified neuroradiologist to
confirm the findings of a cervical artery dissection and stroke. We
conducted telephone interviews to ascertain the presence of residual
symptoms in the affected patients.
RESULTS:
Of
the 141 patients with cervical artery dissection, 12 had documented
chiropractic neck manipulation prior to the onset of the symptoms that
led to medical presentation. The 12 patients had a total of 16 cervical
artery dissections. All 12 patients developed symptoms of acute stroke.
All strokes were confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging or
computerized tomography. We obtained follow-up information on 9
patients, 8 of whom had residual symptoms and one of whom died as a
result of his injury.
CONCLUSION:
In
this case series, 12 patients with newly diagnosed cervical artery
dissection(s) had recent chiropractic neck manipulation. Patients who
are considering chiropractic cervical manipulation should be informed of
the potential risk and be advised to seek immediate medical attention
should they develop symptoms.
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