"Chiropractic was founded ... by ... [a] “magnetic healer” who argued that most disease was a result of misaligned vertebrae. Its early leaders rejected the use of surgery and drugs, as well as the idea that germs cause disease. ...
This led many to reject vaccines."
This led many to reject vaccines."
https://twitter.com/MartinKaste/status/1446509079396962304
In some places, some forms of chiropratic have evolved to something not wholly alien to modern medicine. But the fundamentalist wing continues to exert influence.
Maybe we should focus on the positive: none of the 50 states requires health insurers to reimburse bleeding and cupping.
Anyway, read the AP story, note this detail about chiropractors and naturopaths - and make your future health decisions accordingly. 
PS My late father, University of Toronto DDS degree, would be very pleased to see his former speciality nudge the MDs in scientific nous.
A comedy clip on "alternative medicine": "Just because science doesn't know everything doesn't mean you can fill in the gaps with whatever fairy tale most appeals to you"
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