Quote Originally Posted by Wahine View Post
Sorry KG, I know you said you weren't asking for advice... but I can't bite my tongue on this one.

I am a certified manual Physical Therapist. After the basic PT deg I went through 6 years of clinical experience, multiple intense courses and equally intense exams to become certified to do spinal manipulation. It is an effective treatment when used appropriately and I use it with caution. I would never consider manipulating the upper neck on a child appropriate or safe. A child's upper neck is not ossified completely and serious damage can occur from a manipulation. In the case of the neck that damage can lead to death. Chiros will argue that the risk is very small, much smaller even than taking an aspirin. That is statistically true. But the consequences could be severe and if there is no good science to support any type of benefit from the technique, why risk it.

I'm sure I'll get flamed for that but so be it.

Note: I am not anti chiro, I know some great chiros that treat very responsibly. I just don't agree with this particular situation.
Actually, I just meant I didn't want to start up a whole thread about the pros and cons of using medication etc. Your points are well taken and give me more reasons to say no to her. She's off my case about taking him to the Chiro now for the time being anyway.