Too often we clothe theories, beliefs and dogmas in scientific or philosophical trappings which gives them credibility and unfortunately, makes people think they are fact. We could call it the “100th monkey” effect. A purely seculative, wishful thinking theory, by constant repitition became accepted by many as fact. Some quantum physics theories and chiropractic technique … Read more
There are many things that may be happening in the process of giving an adjustment. Whether there is an exchange or transfer of energy has nothing to do with chiropractic. (If anything it is magnetic healing.) Whether there is an emotional, psychological, or mental activity taking place between doctor and practice member has nothing to … Read more
The outside-in system is attractive to the desperate person. He/she is looking for a quick solution, easy answers, immediate relief for his/her personal, social, spiritual and physical problems. The ADIO philosophydoes not offer easy solutions. It is the consistent day in day out applications of principles and laws. They want to hear the quick fix … Read more
There are untestable “principles” in chiropractic eg. innate intelligence. There are also testable principles, eg the supremacy of the nerve system. The two make up chiropractic. Unfortunately science is only able to study and evaluate testable principles making it inadequate in the validation of chiropractic. January 4,2010
Mechanism, or its philosophical component, materialism, has infiltrated just about every aspect of modern life, with the possible exception of religion…and of that I am not too sure. It is on the verge of totally taking over chiropractic. While many chiropractors give lip service to the idea of an innate intelligence, very few acknowledge it … Read more
“There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies and statistics.” -Mark Twain Some in our profession are quick to be critical of medical care. Most of the time it is so we can feel better about ourselves, as if there was a correlation between the failure and shortcomings of medicine and the value and … Read more
In the early 1900”s we were told that the public and medicine would accept us if we were licensed. W e spent the next sixty years doing that. Then they told us the public and the medical community would accept us if we were included in government programs (apparently licensure did not do it). We … Read more
Recently a noted chiropractor wrote in a professional publication that he had attended a seminar that discussed the chiropractic world view. He never explained what it was. What is your understanding of a “chiropractic world view”. December 7, 2009
To what standard in the area of diagnosis should a chiropractor be held? Should he be as competent as a medical doctor? If so, would it be appropriate for an M.D. to act as an expert witness against a chiropractor in a malpractice case?11-30-2009
To what standard in the area of diagnosis should a chiropractor be held? Should he be as competent as a medical doctor? If so, would it be appropriate for an M.D. to act as an expert witness against a chiropractor in a malpractice case?11-30-2009