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Originally Posted by troutman
The site you referenced is also called quackwatch. I do not know what their personal agenda is but I do know they are anti-chiro.
I would say it is pro-science, not anti-chiro. It is by no means the only site objectively skeptical about chiro. If they were presented with reliable evidence, they would amend their position.
I have not the time or interest to investigate that. What I do know is that they cherry pick from the available information to create a distorted perception.
How would you know they cherry pick, if you have never investigated the site? For what possible reason would they want to distort perceptions?
I should be clear - what I am skeptical about is spinal manipulation. Other things that chiros do may be beneficial. I am interested to look at the research you linked.
The Mission Statement of Chirobase (tell me how this is anti-chiro):
- To provide comprehensive information about chiropractic history, theories, and current practices.
- To encourage and support the use of science-based practices by chiropractors.
- To identify and oppose the use of unscientific practices by chiropractors.
- To warn the public about inappropriate chiropractic care.
- To advise about how to deal with charges for unnecessary services.
- To help people seeking appropriate chiropractic care to locate it.
- To pinpoint the risks involved in pursuing a chiropractic career.
http://www.skepdic.com/chiro.html
http://www.ncahf.org/pp/chirop.html
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Instead would it not be best to talk to a chiropractor in person than a message board thread. You have little to lose and possibly (due to your current stance on the subject) so much to gain. I can point you in the direction to wonderful people and they also, believe it or not, are chiropractors!!!
