Undercover Investigations of Chiropractors

This article reports on the experiences of three children and seven adults who visited more than 100 chiropractors as part of various investigations. Thirty-one of these chiropractors were selected because they offered free consultations. Seventeen others were selected because they indicated that they treat children. The rest were chosen without regard for their marketing behavior or scope of practice. Some of the visits were audiotaped or videotaped with a concealed device. The rest were documented by notes made soon afterward. In my opinion, only two of the chiropractors gave appropriate advice.