Chiropractic adjustments are a safe protocol without the use of drugs or surgery but just like any medical profession there are risks involved with procedures. Chiropractic care has very minimal risks, especially Gonstead Chiropractic. Adjustments guided with the in-depth analysis of the Gonstead protocol without the use of drugs or surgeries that has given Gonstead Chiropractic care an excellent safety record. According to the July 15, 2003 issue of Spine: – Chiropractic care is safer than back surgery, muscle relaxants and aspirin.