Although I have generally focused on homeopaths, and even though there has been some progress in addressing pseudoscience in some UK universities, Quackometer reminded me that there are a bunch of other pseudosciences out there that appear to be accepted by the public at large. In particular, Quackometer’s article discusses the current status of chiropractic.
The problem with chiropractic is that its foundations are based on non-scientific ideas; ideas which are still taught. Current chiropractors either don’t care or sincerely believe in what they’ve been taught even though there is no scientific evidential support, and studies show no real benefit in the practice. Either way, both scenarios scare me, especially as X-rays are being used.
I would not want to be treated by a chiropractor. Would you?
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