I would maintain that there are six distinct approaches to the practice of chiropractic which coincide with the profession’s vision (or lack there of). With the exception of a very few insightful individuals throughout chiropractic history, chiropractic vision five and six have been virtually unheard of until only recently. Let’s compare the six visions. … Read more
As one who regularly reads both of the two major tabloids of the chiropractic profession (I also read the “Harrison Family Newspaper”), I have been observing an interesting trend. With regard to editorial position, one of the publications has historically appeared to represent the mixing aspect of the profession and the other purported to represent … Read more
“Managed Care” has a vision for chiropractic. The following is a letter received from an HMO soliciting participation by chiropractors in their program: “Dear Doctor, As one of the largest HMOs in the country, ___________ is in a position to offer you, the doctor of chiropractic, a very prominent position in our … Read more
There is an old saying: Being close is good enough in horseshoes and handgrenades. With a good wide receiver or catcher your pass or throw may be slightly off target and still be successful–most of the time. But there are other areas and activities that demand hitting the bullseye, being close is not satisfactory. … Read more
The chiropractic philosophy has changed little over the past 100 years. Certain aspects of it have not changed at all. We still acknowledge a universal intelligence and an innate intelligence. We still address our attention toward correcting vertebral subluxation as a cause of DIS-EASE. Contrary to the thinking of some, chiropractic never addressed its attention … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to view the video of the Great Debate held in Chicago between two members of the faculty of Sherman College and Joseph Keating, Ph.D. and Craig Nelson, D.C. The topic of the debate was whether a vitalistic philosophy hinders the advance of chiropractic science. The debate quickly evolved into vitalism … Read more
In the January, 1995 issue of one of the profession’s newspapers, the publisher wrote a very fine article on the terms “adjustment” and “manipulation.” He emphasized that definitions are important and that the “chiropractic physicians” are purposefully attempting to get us to use words like “manipulation,” “spinal manipulation,” “spinal manipulative therapy” and even the term … Read more
It is not true that if you do not diagnose or at least do diagnostic tests and refer out, you will be sued. In fact, it is an absolute lie. You are not sued for failing to diagnose. If you were, no medical doctor would ever be sued! The first prerequisite to medical care is … Read more
One of the really dumb ideas that has been foisted upon the chiropractic profession in general and straight chiropractors in particular is that a high patient visit average (PVA) is indicative of a successful practice and is something to be desired. Now, I realize that just about anything can be construed as success in this … Read more
It is not that science is better than philosophy or vice versa. It is just that science gives us knowledge that further validates our philosophy from a different perspective and philosophy gives us knowledge, that at least at this moment in time, science is incapable of demonstrating. Every chiropractor practices on some patients based upon … Read more