I think you are referring to a high spinal manipulation (I don't think this is what my wife calls it actually. It is an adjustment of the high neck area.) This has been alleged to cause stroke but the incidences are extremely rare. I don't think it could properly be termed as "dangerous". My wife does it many times daily (assuming we are talking about the same thing.) There are and have been several lawsuits and inquiries related to chiro care and it has been found to be safe and effective when practiced responsibly. There is a risk and that is why chiros receive informed consent from their clients. They are to explain the risk and the anticipated benefit from the treatment and allow the patient to decide. I know from my wife's practice that the returning patients that she treats for headaches as an example are well aware of the risk but feel the benefit is well worth it.
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