Many exclaimed “It’s long overdue!” upon hearing of the formation of a new “national” chiropractic organization. Admittedly, it was this writer’s initial reaction also… simply because chiropractors just naturally start a new organization every few years and we have not begun a new one since the mid-70’s! Humor aside, perhaps most of our profession responded … Read more
It is absolutely essential that we understand present day chiropractic in light of its history as well as its philosophy. You cannot possibly understand the history of our profession unless it is evaluated in light of the philosophy. Conversely, you cannot understand the philosophy without benefit of a proper historical perspective. Some years back a … Read more
The question of terminology, semantics, and definitions constantly creates discussion, dissension, and division within our profession. (How’s that for alliteration?) An article recently appeared in a chiropractic publication in response to a “guest editorial” by a student decrying the straights’ preoccupation with semantics. I will not waste time and space duplicating the editor’s response, which … Read more
In chiropractic philosophy, there is a technical concept called Survival Values. (For an in-depth explanation see Stephenson’s Chiropractic Textbook or Strauss’ Chiropractic Philosophy.) Basically, the concept deals with positive experiences that lead to the survival of an organism as opposed to the negative experiences. The cumulative effect determines the organism’s lifespan. Every positive adaptative experience … Read more
The first part of this article is for the chiropractor and the patient; the second is for the chiropractor only. “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free.” John 8:32. This passage found in the Bible refers to a specific Truth. However, the principle appears to work for all truth. … Read more
It has been said that the term “silent majority” originally was used to signify the billions of people who lived upon the earth at one time but do so no longer. It is for us, the living to be heard. Every country, organization, or profession has its silent majority, that is, those from whom we … Read more
The chiropractic profession is at a unique stage in its history. The objectives of both aspects of the profession (straight and mixing) have been clearly realized by the leadership. However, it appears that those objectives and their results have not been adequately communicated to the profession at large. It is clear (to me at least) … Read more
There appears to be another periodic effort afoot to get the mixers and the straights together, to bury the hatchet, and begin to stop working against each other. Articles appear on both sides calling for a “live and let live” attitude. “You practice chiropractic your way and let me practice chiropractic my way.” Many who … Read more
Not too long ago the medical profession criticized the numerous chiropractic schools around the country saying they were nothing more than diploma mills. Of course their viewpoint was less than objective. Apparently, however, the profession must have felt that the public perceived many schools in this light, for until the mid-seventies chiropractic schools were dwindling … Read more
I recently read a book with the above title. It presented some interesting theories and ideas concerning the Great Conflict that tore apart our nation 125 years ago. As I read the book I saw interesting analogies to the internal conflict that our profession has been experiencing for the past sixty years. The straight-mixing conflict … Read more