Like most things, there is no cut and dry answer.
Health gave a fair, conservative assessment of the comparison.
In addition, to a good degree, the camp of traditional medicine is responsible for the bashing of chiropractic and acupuncture modes of health care.
To be fair, traditional medicine also has been the recipient of bashing; for good and ill.
All schools of thought in health care have their good and bad statistics, supporters and opponents; along with public relations and quality of care issues.
If someone is seeking an alternative from traditional medicine, they should do some research and select a practitioner licensed in that field.
Good health care begins with a healthy diet, exercise, and rest. Sometimes, going back to basics helps the body take care of many issues.