As long as there is more than one of the human species roaming the planet, there will doubtless be differences of opinion -- if not outright conflict. And it isn't exactly news that within the chiropractic profession there have long been two separate and distinct camps, namely the pro-straights and the pro-mixers.
These two philosophical factions have long engaged in ambitious (and often heated!) dialogue of their opposing views. However as the chiropractic profession continues to mature, it becomes ever critical for all concerned to enter into a more constructive dialogue -- one of positive communication of mutual concern, mutual goals, and tempered with recognition and tolerance of mutual rights.
Dynamic Chiropractic's associate editor, Richard Tyler, DC, has demonstrated his sometimes controversial, but nonetheless great capability in presenting a pro-mixer point of view in many of his editorials. Starting this issue, a search for someone to present the pro-straight point of view has ended.
Therefore, it is with great pleasure that we announce James W. Healey, DC as one of "DC's" new columnists. Dr. Healey describes himself as a "pro-straight." In fact, he belongs to the Garden State Chiropractic Society, (the straight chiropractic state organization New Jersey), the Federation of Straight Chiropractic Organizations (FSCO) and has recently joined the World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA) as a straight chiropractor. He is also the current president of SCASA.
Dr. Healey graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1981 from Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Since then, in addition to maintaining a private practice, he has held the office of vice president for FSCO; has sat on the board of directors for the Garden State Chiropractic Society; the board of regents for Sherman College, and the board of trustees for SCASA. He has also held various administrative and teaching positions for both Sherman and Pennsylvania Colleges of Straight Chiropractic.
Dynamic Chiropractic has long endeavored to provide its readers with a greater understanding of a broad range of topics by inviting recognized experts in the various chiropractic specialties to write a column in our pages. These columns have frequently sparked great interest and insightful views from the field. And this, we believe, is as it should be. We hope that you will enjoy Dr. Healey's new column, "A Straight Point of View," and his first article for that column.
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?
