The difference between the non-therapeutic chiropractor and the traditional chiropractor is that the traditional chiropractor says the unusual finding is indicative of a medical problem. He must diagnose on some level to determine whether it is safe to address the cause of that problem or refer out. The non-therapeutic straight chiropractor says “I do not … Read more
Do your practice members, who refer people to you, usually send people with musculoskeletal problems? If so, why? I think that people tend to refer those with musculoskeletal problems to our office more than for any other type of problem. Excluding those referrals who are members of the immediate family of a new practice member, … Read more
I think most chiropractors are burned out by the time they graduate from chiropractic school! At best there are a few live coals among the ashes. The only thing that can fan those coals into a roaring flame is the fresh, strong breeze of the chiropractic philosophy and the fuel, people with whom to share … Read more
I’ve enjoyed western movies since I was a child. I was especially enamored by watching the cowboys break a horse. A chiropractic book that I was reading recently mentioned “bucking” and it piqued my interest in the “bucking bronco.” In a few movies I saw, someone put a burr under the horse’s saddle as a … Read more
The philosophy of chiropractic does not come naturally. It must be taught. Why do we think that the practice of non-therapeutic, straight chiropractic and its approach to case management will come naturally? It must be taught also. Dr. Joe Strauss’ classic book, Case Management for Straight Chiropractors is now available as a downloadable ebook. It … Read more
It’s no secret that I do not agree with most practice management consultants (PMC’s). A particular one sends me his free email a couple of times a week. I signed up for it because his promo sounded interesting, although after reading it for a few weeks I cannot for the life of me think of … Read more
O.K. that may not be the best way to put it, but the principle needs to be explored. We seem to always want testimonials from our practice members. But have you ever done a focus group and asked your people what they think can be improved in your office. You may be surprised. Of course, … Read more
Here’s an idea for those of you who are seeing more and more non-English-speaking people. You may be frustrated by your inability to educate them properly to the value of regular chiropractic care. What about the idea of enlisting the help of those who are bilingual in your practice… those who speak English and are … Read more
An interesting survey result appeared in a recent issue of Dynamic Chiropractic. The survey asked how often you get adjusted as a chiropractor. The response was pretty interesting. For those of you who do not faithfully read the paper and might have missed that issue, I offer the following results: 42% chiropractors get adjusted at … Read more
What are the confrontational areas in your practice? Every practice has them. Yours may be different than mine. They are not necessarily the same as what we have referred to as barriers to care. Barriers are such things as distance, your hours, and the need for appointments. Some you cannot remove. For example, distance is … Read more