Paralysis after a chiro treatment is so rare as to be a statistical anomaly. Chiros pay far less for malpractice insurance than MD's.

Upper cervical chiro is a specialty in chiropractic that usually takes 2 years or more of training and internship beyond the chiro DC basics. The treatments are very mild, sort of like a gentle touch.

The process usually includes a very special set of x-rays to measure the small misalignments.

I would not base a decision about chiro on the comments of a GP. They are predisposed to use medicines to treat symptoms.

My best to you.