Dr. Christopher Carraway, a 1985 Life Chiropractic College graduate, is a lifelong resident of New Bern, N.C., and practices in his hometown. He is a board-certified chiropractic neurologist with the International Academy of Chiropractic Neurology and a charter member of the National Institute of Chiropractic Research. He presented a case series on combined laser and LED for the treatment of herpes zoster / shingles at the 2013 NAALT Congress; was recently named clinical advisor to Laser Therapy U; is an invited member of the NAALT / WALT Scientific Education Committee; and serves as the senior medical advisor for MultiRadiance Medical (www.multiradiance.com)."
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?
