The Clinical Compass / Council on Chiropractic Guidelines and Practice Parameters (CCGPP) has released an Anti-Racism and Solidarity Statement in the wake of social unrest, demonstrations and calls for change following the death of George Floyd. The statement, which includes three specific actions the organization is taking immediately to promote better inclusion and diversity, reads in its entirety as follows:
The Clinical Compass is standing in solidarity with the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA), peaceful protesters, and our global community, as we work to end racism and health disparity.
Diversity is critical to the chiropractic profession's ability to maximize positive impact, specifically, for Black communities. Diversity propels innovation and collective success. Making diversity a priority, we commit to making necessary changes within our organization to facilitate equality, opportunity, and justice for all persons. The magnitude of the moment additionally calls us to collaborate to address the unique disparities faced by Black Americans.
The Clinical Compass, grounded in Evidence, Education and Empowerment, is committed to action. As such, we will:
Research informs how we understand and experience the world. We commit to transforming our world through collaboration with Black communities. We must end racism, and health disparities, to ensure justice and a brighter and healthier future for all.
"None of us alone can save the nation or the world. But each of us can make a positive difference if we commit ourselves to do so." – Cornel West
Click here to learn more about the organization’s mission on behalf of the chiropractic profession, and to access the latest clinical practice guidelines for low back pain, neck pain and associated disorders, upper extremity pain and more; plus a literature synthesis on chiropractic in the COVID-19 era.
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?
