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From the Ted Talk by Jen Gunter: 5 things you should know about back pain

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Which leads me to two: Chiropractic _________ is not ______ by science. Going to chiropractors for spinal manipulation is very popular, especially in the United States. But a study that ______ at 45 systematic reviews found no evidence supporting chiropractic treatment as effective for any medical condition. I'm not denying that ______ who _____ _____________ sometimes feel better after a session, but studies suggest that the comfort and relief from being touched is most likely a placebo effect. This is also a reminder that chiropractic treatment can sometimes be dangerous. There are people who have suffered vascular strokes after neck ___________.

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Which leads me to two: Chiropractic treatment is not backed by science. Going to chiropractors for spinal manipulation is very popular, especially in the United States. But a study that looked at 45 systematic reviews found no evidence supporting chiropractic treatment as effective for any medical condition. I'm not denying that people who visit chiropractors sometimes feel better after a session, but studies suggest that the comfort and relief from being touched is most likely a placebo effect. This is also a reminder that chiropractic treatment can sometimes be dangerous. There are people who have suffered vascular strokes after neck adjustments.

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