Chiropractor's perspective: "Queen of Snapchat," Katie May, dies from a stroke after chiropractic adjustment
Source: youcaring.com L.A. County Coroner recently ruled that model, Katie May, died as a result of a “neck manipulation by chiropractor" due to a brain infarction or stroke. It was deem an accident as result of a carotid artery blockage. Chiropractic adjustments to the upper cervical can move the vertebral artery so I am not sure how the carotid artery was affected. I am guessing the news articles are reporting the wrong artery being dissected. Ms. May fell during a photoshoot hurting her neck resulting in her seeking help from a LA chiropractor. She had more than one chiropractic adjustment before going to the hospital with symptoms of a stroke before dying. Is the fall to blame for the stroke or only the neck adjustment? Did they both contribute to the stoke? The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) Provides the Following Statement in Response to Media Inquiries Regarding Katie May Our sympathy goes out to the family of ...