Chiropractic biophysics technique debunked by Chirobase

Chirobase has posted a detailed report on their website explaining why chiropractic biophysics (CBP) lacks a rational basis. CBP is based on theoretical calculations related to posture and spinal curvature. Practitioners draw many lines on the patient’s X-ray films and measure the various angles at which they meet in order to determine what curvature exists. The treatment includes adjustments, traction and exercises intended to develop ‘normal’ neck and low-back curvature. However, many people without symptoms have curves that deviate from CBP’s ‘ideal spine’, and research has not demonstrated that anything unique to CBP improves treatment outcomes. The report concludes: ‘Patients may expend considerable time and money only to find that they are no better or worse than if they had a few manipulations to the areas related to their symptoms. And some will wind up with unnecessary lifelong care that includes excessive exposure to radiation.’

http://www.chirobase.org/06DD/cbp.html, 24 November 2003