Has a Chiropractor Ever Accidentally Killed Someone?
However, Death Caused by Chiropractic Manipulations Is Very Rare. a Rand Study States That the Rate of Serious Complications Caused by Chiropractic Adjustments...
However, death caused by chiropractic manipulations is very rare. A RAND study states that the rate of serious complications caused by chiropractic adjustments are one in one million.
How many chiropractors have killed someone?
About one-fourth will prove fatal (probably less due to reporting bias). Therefore, there are about 40-50 manipulation-caused strokes in the US per year, and perhaps a dozen deaths.
Can a chiropractic adjustment kill you?
The author admitted, however, the possibility that chiropractic manipulation can cause strokes and even death. Although rare, spinal manipulation, particularly of the neck, can result in complications that lead to permanent disability or death. These events can occur in both adults and children.