Chiropractic Care & Stroke: Debunking the Myth (What Patients in Wellington Should Know)

The headline claim—does chiropractic “cause” stroke? Short answer: the best available evidence does not support a causal link between chiropractic neck adjustments and stroke. The most cited population study found no excess risk of vertebrobasilar artery (VBA) stroke after a chiropractic visit compared with a GP visit—suggesting that people already developing a cervical artery dissection […]