The History of Chiropractic Medicine Over 100 Years of Safety! Chiropractic medicine has been practiced safely for more than 100 years. It has been proven safer than drugs, aspirin, and other forms of medical treatment. You stand a greater chance of being hit by lightning than from having a negative reaction to a chiropractic adjustment Proven more effective than drugs, traction, or bed rest, in treatment of lower back pain. A study by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research; an agency of the US Department of Health and Human Services-led to recently released treatment guidelines for the treatment of low back pain. The scientific panel of medical physicians, physical therapists and other professionals gave Spinal Manipulative Therapy (SMT) the highest marks for efficacy. Higher than prescription drugs (which can mask the symptoms without curing) higher than invasive surgery (spinal fusion and disk removal) higher than physical therapy. Far superior to traction or even bed rest which can be dangerous or damaging in some cases. All other treatments doctors administer for low back pain temporarily eliminate the symptoms without treating the cause of the problem. Chiropractic adjustment helps to return the spine to its proper function, removes the source of pressure on the nerves, and allows the body to heal itself naturally.