Chiropractic Examiners Slate Hearing On Stroke Risk

HARTFORD (AP) — A state regulatory board that oversees chiropractors is considering whether patients should be warned about a possible risk of stroke from neck manipulation.

Connecticut’s state Board of Chiropractic Examiners is expected to issue a ruling on whether chiropractors should be required to tell patients about the risk of stroke and the symptoms of stroke.

A group of patients injured during chiropractic treatment has lobbied the General Assembly to pass legislation requiring chiropractors to notify their patients about the risks of neck manipulation.

Chiropractors have argued they are being singled out and that the risks from adjustments are very low.

The board has set a hearing at the Legislative Office Building January 5 and 6.