The chiropractic climate in France is not good. Frank Spencer, D.C., practicing in Angouleme, France characterizes the position of chiropractic in France as occupying a "tenuous position in murky waters."
In the January 4, 1991 issue of "DC" we printed a plea from five chiropractors practicing in Lyon, France being charged with "illegal practices of medicine."
In the September 26, 1990 issue, in a separate case, we printed a letter from Richard Arme, D.C., of Tours, France, one of five chiropractic defendants being taken to court, again for "illegal practices of medicine." This suit originated with the Syndicat National des Medecins Osteotherapeutes Francais (French Osteopaths) in December of 1989.
We've just received another plea from Dr. Arme; the suit in Tours is still under litigation.
The defendants in Tours:
If you wish to express your support for the DCs in Tours, please write to the tribunal judge at:
"Soutien aux chiropractors de Tours" (i.e. in support of the DCs in Tours) Tribunal de Grand Instance Palais de Justice Monsieur le juge 2eme Bureau Place Jean Jaures 37032 TOURS CEDEX - FRANCE
Dr. Arme also asks those who are kind enough to write letters to the judge in support of the defendants to please send him a copy:
Richard Arme, D.C.
Chiropractic Center du Val de Loire
247, Avenue de Grammont
37000 TOURS - FRANCE
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?
