Comments on: Chiropractor Malpractice Insurance Mandate

By: cynharrer

cynharrer — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 08:05:50 +0000

How many states do or do not require DCs to have insurance? It’s shocking that it’s not required across the board, but they are in denial that there is ANY danger from cervical manipulation. The ‘neck crack’ is their raison d’etre. Why have so many physical therapists given that maneuver up as not worth the risk?

By: JustTheTruth2

JustTheTruth2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:57:54 +0000

I went to physical therapy for a recurring back injury. I could barely walk and was in constant pain. I had been to physical therapy before with no results. The pain would eventually resolve on it’s own, but my employer required doctor’s ntes and verification of ongoing care, so I had to return to physical therapy for procedures that did not help.

One day when I went to therapy a burly new doctor took notice of me when I entered the clinic… continued

By: JustTheTruth2

JustTheTruth2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:56:24 +0000

Part 2 of 3 – He gave instructions to a nurse for the patient he was treating and abruptly crossed the room and took the chart from the doctor who was seeing me, stating he would take over my care.

He told me to lie down on the table. Standing at my feet he told me to move this way and that until he exclaimed “Just as I thought, one foot is shorter than the other!”

I regretted walking into the clinic, lying there helpless being treated by an obvious quack… continued

By: JustTheTruth2

JustTheTruth2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:52:46 +0000

part 3 of 3 – He moved to my right side and told me he was going to lift and twist my upper body. He admonished me not to help or hinder him, grabbed my left arm, cradling my back, he pulled me to a sitting position and twisted me downwards to the right placing more and more of his weight on my left shoulder. He remarked “That should have popped by now” and Voila!, I had a loud crack happen near the bottom of my spine. Still helpless, he went to my left and repeated the actions… continued

By: JustTheTruth2

JustTheTruth2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:35:41 +0000

Part 4 of 4 (well I thought I could get this story out in 3 parts, but I was wrong) – this time a less loud crack came rather quickly, without his crushing weight on my shoulder.
He then backed away from the table and told me to get up. I did so, then he instructed me to “Walk!” I did without any pain.
He pulled the curtain around us and told me he had just performed chiropractic and that he was not allowed to do that here, but knew what I needed when he saw me walk in. Chiropractic is great!

By: JustTheTruth2

JustTheTruth2 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 06:46:32 +0000

The finalee – He recommended regular chiropractic to prevent spinal misalignments that caused my problem in the first place
Risking his job he stepped up to administer to a patient who needed help he knew he could give
He is still working at the clinic 14 years later, now in charge of it. Chiropractic is one of the treatments the clinic now offers

In light of chiropractic care I’ve received I am sure bad experiences are the result of bad DC’s, just as there are bad MD’s

By: jersey1969krw

jersey1969krw — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:56:15 +0000

I will remind people that the procedure of cervical manipulation is also performed by some physical therapists, osteopathes and medical doctors. There’s risk with any/all medical/health care procedures. I encourage people to research two topics: the use of aspirin and prevalence/causes of stroke.

By: chiropractic47

chiropractic47 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 05:07:44 +0000

Excellent story JustThe Truth2! If you had a bad experience with a dentist or MD, etc.? Go to another. Chiropractic is great!!!

By: theenforcer1977

theenforcer1977 — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:17:45 +0000

Chiropractic care is quackery. does not help pain,acne,allergies,or asthma. Money hungry nuts.