Web Directory

» A Skeptical Consumer’s Look at Chiropractic Claims: Flimflam in Florida?
   The Committee for Skeptical Enquiry presents the results of a study into the claims and methods of practitioners in Florida.
   http://www.csicop.org/si/show/skeptical_consumers_look_at_chiropractic_claims/

» BCA v Singh The Story So Far 3 June 2009
   An original account in "Sense About Science" by Simon Singh, who defended a libel action against him by the British Chiropractic Association.
   http://www.senseaboutscience.org.uk/index.php/site/project/340

» ChiroWatch
   Web site presenting the dangers of chiropractic treatment, along with stories of litigation, fraud and bogus claims.
   http://www.chirowatch.com/

» Chirobase
   Skeptical guide to chiropractic history, theories, and current practices.
   http://www.chirobase.org/

» Chirocopalypse: British chiropractors running scared
   Presents letters from the British Chiropractic Association to members following the quackery claims made by journalist Simon Singh.
   http://quackfiles.blogspot.com/2009/06/chirocopalypse-british-chiropractors.html

» Chiropractors cause controversy
   Ben Goldacre writes in "The Guardian" about the lawsuit involving the British Chiropractic Association.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/oct/17/bad-science-chiropractors

» Chirotalk
   Skeptical chiropractic discussion forum.
   http://chirotalk.proboards.com/

» Fatal Adjustments: How Chiropractic Kills
   J. D. Haines, MD writes in the newsletter of the Skeptics Society, presenting details of recent evidence-based research and literature reviews.
   http://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/09-10-21#feature

» Gimpy's Blog: The Libellous Simon Singh Article on Chiropractors
   Text of an article published in The Guardian criticising chiropractic, with links to evidence supporting the statements made. The article resulted in the author being sued by the British Chiropractic Association.
   http://gimpyblog.wordpress.com/2008/08/17/the-libellous-simon-singh-article-on-chiropractors/

» NCAHF Position Paper on Chiropractic
   The National Council Against Health Fraud presents the history, risks, and legal cases concerning this treatment, with recommendations for consumers.
   http://www.ncahf.org/pp/chirop.html

» NEJM: A Comparison of Active and Simulated Chiropractic Manipulation as Adjunctive Treatment for Childhood Asthma
   Full text of the original article from The New England Journal of Medicine.
   http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/abstract/339/15/1013

» NEJM: A Comparison of Physical Therapy, Chiropractic Manipulation, and Provision of an Educational Booklet for the Treatment of Patients with Low Back Pain
   Full text of the original article from The New England Journal of Medicine.
   http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/339/15/1021

» Neurologicablog: Chiropractic Lawsuit
   Details the case of a Canadian woman who sued for malpractice after suffering a stroke following neck manipulation.
   http://www.theness.com/neurologicablog/?p=316

» New Scientist: What You Should Know About Chiropractic
   Article by Edzard Ernst looking at the origin of chiropractic, its claimed benefits, evidence of effectiveness, and possible dangers.
   http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20227101.100-what-you-should-know-about-chiropractic.html

» Quackwatch: Chiropractic's Dirty Secret: Neck Manipulation and Strokes
   Article by a medical doctor looking at the evidence of a connection between chiropractic neck manipulation and strokes, and what action should be taken.
   http://www.quackwatch.org/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/chirostroke.html

» Science-Based Medicine: Chiropractic
   An archive of articles by physicians, examining the lack of evidence for the claims made by practitioners, and the risks associated with treatment.
   http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/?cat=4

» Simon Singh: the libel fight goes on
   On the day he won a key court ruling, the science writer explains in New Scientist why he won't apologise for what he has written about chiropractic.
   http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18731-simon-singh-the-libel-fight-goes-on.html

» SkepticWiki: Veterinary Chiropractic
   A discussion of the history, risks, and claims associated with using this treatment in animals.
   http://skepticwiki.org/index.php/Veterinary_Chiropractic

» The Skeptic's Dictionary - Chiropractic
   Detailed account of the theories and practices, with case studies and references concerning negative outcomes.
   http://www.skepdic.com/chiro

» UK Skeptics Fact Sheet
   Brochure presenting the history and claims of the profession, with analysis of the dangers.
   http://www.ukskeptics.com/factsheets/Chiropractic.pdf