A retrospective study of stroke cases at two major academic medical centers, led by University of California, San Francisco neurologists, indicates that chiropractic manipulation of the neck can cause ...

Manipulation described as high-velocity, low-amplitude thrusts that cannot be resisted by the patient; and Mobilization defined as low-velocity passive motion that can be stopped by the patient. [2] ...

Earlier this year, Danielle Belardo, MD, a preventive cardiologist at Precision Preventive Cardiology in Los Angeles, was going about her regular workday when a young stroke patient arrived. Dr.

In patients with cervical dissection, there was no difference in rates of stroke, residual stenosis, or occlusion at 1 year in those treated with anticoagulants and those treated with antiplatelet ...

While neck cracking offers relief for many, a rare but real risk of stroke exists due to potential injury to brain-supplying arteries like the vertebral arteries. Forceful or sudden movements can ...

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Spinal decompression is a type of treatment for back pain. Decompression can be done both surgically and non-surgically. With both treatments, the goal is to stretch your spine and change its position ...

Did you know that chronic lower back pain is the single greatest cause of years lived with disability worldwide? One of the main causes of lower back pain is lumbar degenerative disc disease. This is ...