Safety & Research Hub

The Ultimate Guide to Everything Safety & Research in Chiropractic.


At Adjusting to Health, safety and research isn’t something we talk about once care begins. The Health Blueprint™ process has helped us win multiple awards and become recognised as Sydney's most thorough group of Chiropractors.


It’s the foundation of everything we do.

This page exists to give you clarity, not opinions.
Facts, not fear. Evidence, not assumptions.


Whether you’re new to Chiropractic or doing your research carefully (as you should), this hub brings together the science, standards, and safeguards behind our care.

Our Position on Safety


Chiropractic care, when performed properly, is one of the safest, most conservative forms of
healthcare available for spinal and nervous system conditions.


At Adjusting to Health, care only begins after:


  • A Full Clinical History
  • A Comprehensive Neurological and Orthopaedic Examination
  • Clear Identification of What Is Causing Your Symptoms
  • Confirmation That Care Is Appropriate For You


If Chiropractic is not appropriate, we will tell you clearly and refer you to the right provider.

That is part of our professional responsibility.

Why Safety Depends on Process


Not all Chiropractic is delivered the same way.

Safety is not about force.
It’s about Assessment, Decision-Making, and Clinical Judgment.


That’s why every Chiropractor in our practices follows the Health Blueprint™ Process,
an exclusive, structured system designed to:



  • Identify risks before care begins
  • Rule out non-mechanical or systemic causes
  • Ensure techniques used are Appropriate for the individual
  • Track progress and reassess care at set milestones


This is one of the key reasons many GPs trust and refer to our clinics.

What the Research Shows


High-quality research consistently shows that Chiropractic care:


  • Is as safe as, or safer than, common medical interventions for back and neck pain
  • Does not increase the risk of stroke compared to medical care for the same symptoms. In-fact Chiropractic care has never caused a stroke, this is a common myth. You can read more about this in the 'Common Myths' Section.
  • Is recommended in multiple international guidelines as a first-line approach for lower back pain


Concerns often seen online usually stem from:

  • Outdated information
  • Misrepresentation of rare events
  • Or examples of care that lack proper assessment and screening

We address these concerns directly and transparently throughout this hub.

Explore the Hub


From here, you can explore a few of our popular searches:


  • Is Chiropractic Safe?
  • Is Chiropractic Effective?
  • Chiropractic vs Physiotherapy
  • What Chiropractic Does Not Treat

Our Commitment to You



We are proud members of the Australian Chiropractic Association and active partners of the Australian Spinal Research Foundation.

We stay current. We stay accountable. We stay evidence-informed.

Most importantly, we stay focused on doing what is safest and most appropriate for you.


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