The growth of complementary therapies is seen by the worldwide acceptance and ascendancy of chiropractic. It has been remarkable.
Chiropractic care is no longer on the fringe of health care. It has gained mainstream acceptance in the spinal musculoskeletal arena, and continues to strive as an alternative approach to nonskeletal complaints. Surveys of employees indicate a greater desire for chiropractic coverage to be included within basic health plans.
With greater research efforts, chiropractic care for some visceral complaints will also become mainstream.
But is research data enough? For our advancement to continue, the application of the data to everyday practice is critical. If better practice models are utilized in patient care, these models must be based on data gained from credible research.
The monthly issue of the Chiropractic Research Review (CRR), a partnership between Dynamic Chiropractic and NCMIC, helps all practicing DCs improve patient care. There is no doubt that the CRR scans more journals for the latest research than any of us could do individually. Thus, the opportunity to garner timely, clinical information in a user-friendly format is within your grasp. Read CRR; utilize CRR; and enjoy your practice like never before.
Arnold Cianciulli, DC
Bayonne, New Jersey
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?
