A state regulatory board that oversees chiropractors will continue to hear testimony this week on whether patients should be warned about the risk of stroke from neck manipulation.
Connecticut’s state Board of Chiropractic Examiners has scheduled two hearing days for Tuesday and Friday at the Legislative Office Building. The board previously held public hearings on Jan. 5 and 6.
The panel is expected to eventually 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 the risks are very low and they are being singled out. (AP)
