chiropractic - Healthcare Professionals Message Board

Student · 01-01-2001, 07:35 PM

I'm a student very seriously considering a career in chiropractic. I would like to hear some opinions on the profession, results of care, anything, good or bad. But please, explain your reasoning.

TrickyDick · 01-02-2001, 08:01 AM

If it had'nt been for chiro care I could not have continued working for many years.
I had to go to several before I found one who knew what he was doing, but it was worth it. Do some research on the web, its a great source of info.

Jester · 01-02-2001, 10:33 AM

I have been going to chiropractors since I was 13ish. There are a lot of philosophies in the profession. There is the 6 crack wonders (which my husband will do for me when I am feeling tight), there are the guys who think chiropractic is only short-term treatment, and those who believe it is necessary for overall health. I have been to all of the above, and I have stuck with the latter.

The 6 crack wonders seem to know very little about chiropractic. Basically I go into the office, lay on my stomach. They push on my back and if it cracks, great!! If I have a specific problem, I had to tell them. Not my favorite type of chiropractor.

The short-term chiropractors are my second choice. Basically you go into the office with a specific problem and they fix it. Once you are "fixed" you don't go back for treatment, until you need them again. Also not my favorite.

The long-term chiropractor is what I am using now. He is an overall wellness therapist. When I first went there, I got something called a subluxation scan. It is a 2 part scan. The first part is a temperature reading. It took the temperature on either side of my vertabrae and the differences were plotted. The second part is an actual reading of nerve impulses. It compares the level of the nerve readings on either side of the spine are. The two plots are then put together, and we then have a baseline. My Dr then every 6-8 months will do another scan to know how I am doing. With this scan he also knows where to concentrate his efforts. Of course, daily changes in stress, and other factors may effect my spine, so he has other methods to check where I am in need of adjustment. Also, my chiropractor has a wellness clinic, which is free and manditory for all new patients. It is to explain the importance of overall health and wellness, for example to eat properly, to drink enough water, the explain what chiropractic care is, and how his buisness operates. I believe wholeheartedly in this as it has helped me greatly.

I have suffered from migraines since I was about 13. My chiropractor is one of the best "drugs" I have to combat my migraines.

If you decide to become a chiropractor, please make sure you know what you are doing, and please explain what you are doing to your patients, you will have more loyal clients that way.

mannaguy · 01-09-2001, 12:36 AM

If I may add my 2 cents. I too began going to a Chiro. as a child. Up until I wised up I just thought I would need to go for periodic adjustments the rest of my life. Three years ago I found that as long as I was not healthy I did not need to go back. If I would have some kind of accident and need to go in I certainly would. The Nutrition program I use keeps me healthy so that my back is now strong enough to keep the bones where they belong. Now instead of 2 or 3 visits per month it's 2 or 3 visits per year. If you will incorporate this program into your practice your patients will be very happy to tell all their friends about you. I won't say what the program is here in case it's against the rules. I can be reached at ********@mmcable.

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Copper · 02-01-2001, 12:55 PM

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Originally posted by Student:
I'm a student very seriously considering a career in chiropractic. I would like to hear some opinions on the profession, results of care, anything, good or bad. But please, explain your reasoning.

Good for you! I think it is a GREAT field and will become more prominent in preventive health care as time goes by.

I have been to a number of different dr.'s, each with their own technique and belief system. The most beneficial to my own needs have been those chiro's that focus on the whole person's wellness, an holistic or integrative approach. I like that my chiro works hand-in-hand with my GP and other Dr.s

One "specialty" I highly recommend is extremities work. Alot of dr's don't seem to incorporate this, even if they believe they are using a whole person approach. Getting feet, knees, pelvis and clavicle/shoulder area aligned does SO much to help support and maintain spinal integrity, I'm amazed more don't use it!
MHO

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