Myths About Chiropractic
Myths about Chiropractic
Chiropractic has been a recognized health system for over a century, but there are still misconceptions about what Chiropractic is and the aspects of the treatment method.
Commons myths and the truth behind them:
Myth: Chiropractors are not REAL Doctors
A Chiropractic Physician is considered a primary health care provider and as such a portal of entry to the health care delivery system. Chiropractors train for a professional degree after attaining a Bachelor's Degree and take courses very similar to medical Doctors. After finishing on average 4200 hours of post graduate work, they serve an externship in a Chiropractic clinic. Then they must pass 4 national board exams and one state board exam. Chiropractic is recognized throughout the world as the leading alternative health profession for their extensive focus on treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system without the use of drugs or surgery.
Myth: Chiropractic is expensive
In a study in 2008, the average cost for a back surgery was $27,341 and the patients lost 2 months at work. The outcomes are dismal with only 40% reporting significant relief and many needing another surgery within 5 years. Chiropractic care costs on average were $13,108 with few days missed at work and 80% reporting satisfaction with their improvement.
Myth: Chiropractic Care is dangerous
The most widely held theory is that Chiropractic causes stroke. Yet the numbers do not support this. The statistics are: 1 in 1 million adjustments MAY cause a stroke, while someone walking down the street has a 1 in 540,000. Walking down the street didn't cause the stroke, chances are that the adjustment didn't either.
Myth: Chiropractic Care is all Placebo
There are just too many studies over the last 100 years to believe that the relief is all in patients' heads. By focusing on the neuromusculoskeletal system, Chiropractors focus on the part of the body that can improve function and stability. Improving function allows the body to heal itself better and more efficiently. "More research for chiropractic treatment of specific conditions has been completed than for almost any other type of healthcare. Only approximately 15% of all medical interventions, including surgery, are supported by scientific evidence, according to David Edy, M.D., Ph.D., of Duke University." Also see http://nccam.nih.gov/health/pain/spinemanipulation.htm
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?t=12&id=55164; 3. Haldeman S, et al. Arterial dissection following cervical manipulation: a chiropractic experience. Can Med Assoc J ;2001;165(7):905-06; http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/stats.htm; http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Chiropractic-Risks-and-Research
Taken from http://www.4naturalwellness.com
Chiropractic has been a recognized health system for over a century, but there are still misconceptions about what Chiropractic is and the aspects of the treatment method.
Commons myths and the truth behind them:
Myth: Chiropractors are not REAL Doctors
A Chiropractic Physician is considered a primary health care provider and as such a portal of entry to the health care delivery system. Chiropractors train for a professional degree after attaining a Bachelor's Degree and take courses very similar to medical Doctors. After finishing on average 4200 hours of post graduate work, they serve an externship in a Chiropractic clinic. Then they must pass 4 national board exams and one state board exam. Chiropractic is recognized throughout the world as the leading alternative health profession for their extensive focus on treatment of the neuromusculoskeletal system without the use of drugs or surgery.
Myth: Chiropractic is expensive
In a study in 2008, the average cost for a back surgery was $27,341 and the patients lost 2 months at work. The outcomes are dismal with only 40% reporting significant relief and many needing another surgery within 5 years. Chiropractic care costs on average were $13,108 with few days missed at work and 80% reporting satisfaction with their improvement.
Myth: Chiropractic Care is dangerous
The most widely held theory is that Chiropractic causes stroke. Yet the numbers do not support this. The statistics are: 1 in 1 million adjustments MAY cause a stroke, while someone walking down the street has a 1 in 540,000. Walking down the street didn't cause the stroke, chances are that the adjustment didn't either.
Myth: Chiropractic Care is all Placebo
There are just too many studies over the last 100 years to believe that the relief is all in patients' heads. By focusing on the neuromusculoskeletal system, Chiropractors focus on the part of the body that can improve function and stability. Improving function allows the body to heal itself better and more efficiently. "More research for chiropractic treatment of specific conditions has been completed than for almost any other type of healthcare. Only approximately 15% of all medical interventions, including surgery, are supported by scientific evidence, according to David Edy, M.D., Ph.D., of Duke University." Also see http://nccam.nih.gov/health/pain/spinemanipulation.htm
http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/mpacms/dc/article.php?t=12&id=55164; 3. Haldeman S, et al. Arterial dissection following cervical manipulation: a chiropractic experience. Can Med Assoc J ;2001;165(7):905-06; http://www.strokecenter.org/patients/stats.htm; http://www.altmd.com/Articles/Chiropractic-Risks-and-Research
Taken from http://www.4naturalwellness.com