Chiropractors in Australia are once again banned from performing spinal manipulation on children under the age of two due to health concerns. The controversy arose from a video showing a chiropractor manipulating a two-week-old baby’s spine. The evidence on the effectiveness and safety of spinal manipulation in babies is limited, with few studies showing a benefit for conditions like back pain and colic. Serious complications are rare but more research is needed. The debate continues on whether chiropractors should be allowed to perform spinal manipulation on young children, highlighting the need for high-quality research and informed decision-making by parents.
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Chiropractors have been banned again from manipulating babies’ spines. Here’s what the evidence actually says
