Chiropractic care is safe and effective. Scientific evidence proving that chiropractic care works is overwhelming and easily found on the internet. Over the past 20 years, many controlled and independent research studies have shown again and again that chiropractic care is safe and effective for the spine and related conditions including low back pain, neck pain, headaches and other conditions. The extent to which a person can benefit from care varies depending on their problem and how long it has existed. Based on scientific studies, the consensus is that chiropractic care is the treatment of choice for most spinal problems.