Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Operation Desert Correction
During the Gulf War and its aftermath, over half of the members of the New York Chiropractic Council (NYCC) have volunteered to give free chiropractic care to immediate family members of service personnel stationed in the Persian Gulf.
Council members call their program Operation Desert Correction. The program has received praise and the NYCC chiropractors have been glad to show their support of the troops and their families.