Kevin Comer has been named vice president for institutional advancement at Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Comer, who attended Spartanburg Methodist College (1982-1983) and earned his bachelor's degree from Wofford College in 1986, comes to Sherman College from Spartanburg Methodist, where he has served as director of development since 1995.
In 1996, during Comer's tenure, the SMC institutional advancement program was selected as the number one program among two-year colleges by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Other positions held by Comer at SMC include admissions counselor and director of admissions. His primary responsibilities at Sherman will include meeting the college's annual and capital fund goals and expanding its endowment and planned giving programs.
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?
