Given a few minutes, the majority of U.S. chiropractors can probably name most, if not all of the 18 chiropractic colleges in the United States. (How many can you name without cheating and looking at the list below?) With few exceptions, most of these colleges have been graduating new doctors of chiropractic for decades, if not longer:
But in the past 15 years or so, a move has been underway to bring chiropractic education to every part of the world. And while this is obviously an ongoing mission, you may be interested (and excited) to learn that there is now a chiropractic college on every continent except Antarctica. Here are the 14 countries currently hosting 22 chiropractic degree programs worldwide:
Australia (3)
Brazil (2)
Canada (2)
Denmark (1)
France (1)
Japan (2)
Malaysia (1)
Mexico (1)
New Zealand (1)
Republic of Korea (1)
South Africa (2)
Spain (2)
Switzerland (1)
United Kingdom (2)
Of these 14 countries, half already have more than one college teaching chiropractic. Needless to say, these chiropractic colleges outside the U.S. are making a tremendous impact on the chiropractic profession worldwide as well as here in the states. Our profession as a whole is being enriched by new research, ideas and opportunities. And remember, it's not just our profession that's benefiting; potential patients, health care practitioners and the health care community at large are being exposed to chiropractic on an increasing basis as these chiropractic colleges grow and more new DCs enter the marketplace in their respective countries.
Here's another benefit you might not have thought of: The very existence of these degree programs actually may help solidify chiropractic's standing as a legitimate health care profession, which could increase the chances for licensure and official recognition. This is particularly important because chiropractors still face major challenges in this regard in many countries around the world.
In short, while there are still many parts of the world where chiropractic has yet to gain much of a foothold (Russia,China, India, parts of the Middle East, parts of South America, and most of Africa) we are making tremendous progress. Who knows what the future holds for our profession on a global scale? Perhaps someday there will even be a chiropractic college on Antarctica.
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?
