Episode 1837 - Cervical manipulation & stroke risk

Justin Dunaway, lead faculty at the Institute of Clinical Excellence, dives into the critical conversation around cervical manipulation and its potential stroke risk. He addresses the emotional complexities and misconceptions surrounding these manipulative techniques. Dunaway urges a fact-based approach to enhance clinician training, while highlighting the importance of understanding vascular pathology in head and neck pain treatment. He advocates for an evidence-based method rather than merely shying away from manipulation risks, paving the way for safer patient care.