In the midst of legal concerns expressed by the National Association of Chiropractic Attorneys (NACA),1,2 Chiroclinix.com has decided not to offer online patient stores for chiropractors as originally marketed. In a recent email, Chiroclinix regional sales manager Tony Hall revealed:
"While Chiroclinix firmly believes that our e-commerce model meets all legal requirements for online product sales, we have decided that in the best interest of our subscribers that the online Patient Store be disabled in the near future. Chiroclinix has made this decision to ensure that all of our subscribers are not only satisfied with our service, but to ease any concern regarding the legal implications of selling products online."
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?
