THOUGHT
Chiropractic is not a convenience store. Its true purpose and objective must be realized. V2n4
Why We Do What We Do
We don’t mix because we choose not to mix. It is not because we are too stupid to diagnose or too lazy to perform certain procedures. It is not because we cannot afford modalities or because some therapeutic procedures are esthetically distasteful to us. It is not because we blindly follow an ideology or worship … Read more
Epistemological Rehabilitiation
A good deal of the problem with the extreme differences within the chiropractic profession today is rooted in the thinking of the chiropractor. Obviously what you think the objective of the chiropractor should be will affect your practice. The straight has a “vertebral subluxation correction objective,” the mixer has a “disease treatment objective.” But perhaps … Read more
Actions Speak Louder than Words
It appears that there is something of an inconsistency in the practical application of the chiropractic philosophy among many so-called straight chiropractors. We seem to espouse one thing but our actions bespeak something else. One of the prime concepts that we adhere to is the greatness of the human organism. We go to great lengths … Read more
THOUGHT
Of all the various professionals and lay people in the world, the only ones who ridicule the philosophy of chiropractic are chiropractors. V2n4
Dogma or Principle
Perhaps it would do the “straight” segment of the profession good to stop for a moment and understand how the “broad scope practitioners” view the “straights” and, more importantly, why. Not so much because we really care what they think of us but because we should represent the clearest, most intelligent image of the straight … Read more
Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness – Under Authority
There are many chiropractic applications to history, particularly the history of this country. The founders of this republic began an experiment over 200 years ago based upon the premise that man wanted, above all things, freedom. Freedom to live his life as he saw fit and to pursue those things which he felt would bring … Read more
Commencement Address
The following is an excerpt from a recent address given to the graduates of a chiropractic college on the day of their commencement. “During the past two decades we have seen some pretty dramatic changes in college and professional school graduates. In the late 60’s and early 70’s college graduates were out to “change the … Read more
Caring in Chiropractic
In the busy day to day activity of practice, adjusting spines, analyzing x-rays, and a dozen other activities, do we really take the time to care about people? Are we concerned about our patients as human beings in need of a vital service or do we just see them as another spine or worse yet, … Read more
Neurological-Orthopedic Tests
It is interesting how so many aspects of chiropractic deal with cycles. It appears we have made a full circle in chiropractic with regard to certain analytical procedures in the chiropractic office. In the beginning of our profession, the primary method of determining the presence of vertebral subluxation was the presence of symptoms. If the … Read more