Alessandra Colón, DC, star of the TLC reality Series “Crack Addicts,” appeared on NBC’s “The TODAY Show" (also known simply as "TODAY") on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 9:00 a.m. EST. Her segment was titled, “Myth vs. Fact: Everything You Need to Know About Optimal Body Alignment from a Chiropractor."
In addition to NBC TV, the show was also accessible via TODAY.com, Apple TV, FireTV, Peacock, Roku and YouTube, according to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, which helped Dr. Colón craft talking points for her segment.
You can watch the replay of Dr. Colón's segment by clicking here. To learn more about Dr. Colón and the “Crack Addicts” TLC series, read our feature article in the August 2023 issue.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
