We read with interest the case in which a "chiropraxis session" resulted in a severe C5-C6 fracture, associated with spinal cord injury, vertebral artery dissection, and cerebellar infarction.¹ First, it is important to emphasize that chiropractic is a profession, not just a technique. Chiropractors are qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and show effectiveness for the management of acute and chronic neck or back pain, with or without neurologic impairment.²

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读者反应：脊髓损伤、椎动脉夹层和脊椎按摩疗法后的小脑中风

我们饶有兴趣地阅读了“脊椎按摩疗法”导致严重的 C5-C6 骨折并伴有脊髓损伤、椎动脉夹层和小脑梗塞的病例。¹首先，重要的是要强调脊椎按摩疗法是一种职业，而不仅仅是一种技术。脊椎指压治疗师有资格诊断和治疗肌肉骨骼疾病，并在治疗急性和慢性颈部或背部疼痛（伴有或不伴有神经损伤）方面表现出有效性。^2个