Integrative Health Center of Kansas City is a Chiropractic wellness clinic with a holistic approach of chiropractic, acupuncture, and deep tissue work. Located in the River Market, we work towards our goal of coaching each and every patient in their journey away from sickness and disease, and towards health and wellness.

Dr. William Lauretti's exploration of all current scientific literature regarding the safety of cervical manipulation is one of the most comprehensive articles available. We have provided the pdf download below.

Dr. Lauretti has also provided the reader with an anatomical illustration and discussion of the mechanics of chiropractic neck teatment. This visually documents the relative rare risk of this form of treatment .

This expose examines in detail the facts and fallacy regarding the relative risks of cervical manipulation and stroke versus other available medical treatments as well as activities of daily living. The reader will discover that risk of injury from cervical manipulation (chiropractic neck adjustments) is tremendously rare (1 in 2 million) as compared to the much higher risks of death from spinal surgery (7 in 10,000) and serious gastric bleeding from the use of NSAIDS (19 in 100).

Dr. Lauretti has suceeded in fully refuting the myths of the supposed danger of chiropractic neck treatment often propagated by the media. Please download this pdf for his thorough and systematic review of the scientific research on the safety of cervical adjustment.

Whether you experience persistent headaches, chronic back or joint pain, Kansas City based Integrative Health Center's holistic approach of chiropractic, acupuncture, and deep tissue work focus on detecting misalignments in the spine, and then work to release this stored tension resulting in increased energy levels, improved co-ordination of body systems, a stronger immune system, and clearer thinking. For more information on how we can help you, please contact Dr. Rob Williams at 816.283.8400 or contact us through our web-based form.