Pediatricians are warning parents about “outlandish” claims made by some chiropractors who promote spinal manipulations for babies and children. Chiropractors say their adjustments on newborns are gentle, with no popping, cracking or crunching. While others claim chiropractic manipulations can “peel away” the symptoms of autism and help non-verbal toddlers speak. A 2007 study led by University of Alberta researchers who reviewed 13 published studies found 14 injuries to children who received chiropractic treatments. Blogger and consumer health advocate Ryan Armstrong, who holds a PhD in biomedical engineering, has been investigating chiropractic claims.

Source: National Post May 09, 2018 00:33 UTC