In rare cases, manipulation of the neck or “neck cracking” has caused a stroke. Manipulation is a high-speed twisting or turning movement that often causes a popping or clicking sound in the area.

Cervical manipulations have been associated with vascular complications. While the incidence of carotid dissections does not seem to have increased, the question remains open for vertebral artery ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - - Blood vessel tears that lead to strokes may be associated with – but not necessarily caused by – treatments involving neck manipulations, researchers say. The blood ...

The seemingly routine practice of neck manipulation, a cornerstone of chiropractic care, has come under intense scrutiny following several concerning incidents. Medical professionals across the United ...

Chiropractic neck manipulation is a common practice that has been used to treat neck pain, headaches, and muscle tension. Recently, this practice has come into scrutiny due to its suspected ...

To estimate the rate of stroke following cervical manipulation by chiropractors, Paul Carey and colleagues examined data from malpractice claims for stroke filed with the Canadian Chiropractic ...

Background The popping produced during high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation is a common sound; however to our knowledge, no study has previously investigated the location of ...

The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical opinion. On bmj.com today, experts debate whether spinal manipulation for neck pain should be abandoned. Spinal manipulation is a technique ...

The landscape of alternative medical treatments continues to evolve, with chiropractic care standing at the intersection of controversy and potential therapeutic benefit. Neck manipulation, a ...

Getting your neck adjusted by a chiropractor or osteopathic doctor may be associated with an increased risk of stroke, according to a scientific statement released Thursday by the American Heart ...