“Systematic reviews of controlled clinical studies of treatments used by chiropractors have found no evidence that chiropractic manipulation is effective, with the possible exception of treatment for back pain.[8] A 2011 critical evaluation of 45 systematic reviews concluded that the data included in the study “fail[ed] to demonstrate convincingly that spinal manipulation is an effective intervention for any condition.”[10] Spinal manipulation may be cost-effective for sub-acute or chronic low back pain, but the results for acute low back pain were insufficient.[11] No compelling evidence exists to indicate that maintenance chiropractic care adequately prevents symptoms or diseases.[12]”

  • @krashmo
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    -126 months ago

    Then blame the healthcare system that charges people thousands of dollars for a routine doctor’s appointment.

    • Rhynoplaz
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      I already do.

      But I don’t see how that disaster justifies selling snake oil.

      • @krashmo
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        Jesus fuck, it’s like you guys are intentionally misunderstanding what I’m saying. All I’ve said is that I get why people go see chiropractors instead of doctors. I’m not advocating anything. I’m trying to have a discussion with you people and all you’ll do is set up straw men and virtue signal at them. Consider me done with this bullshit

        • Rhynoplaz
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          76 months ago

          All I’ve said is that I get why people go see chiropractors instead of doctors.

          If that’s all you said, I agreed with that part. Why did you keep arguing with me?

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            If that’s all you said, I agreed with that part. Why did you keep arguing with me?

            I see people doing this so often (on the internet especially) and it honestly baffles me. The best I’ve ever been able to rationalize it is that people are often far more interested in arguing their own points and saying what they believe than actually listening to and understanding others or having a real debate. That may be overly simplistic but it’s how I cope.