Dr. Rick's Monthly Question
February 2001
Question:
How has the role of chiropractic changed in the last 25 years?
Answer:
Chiropractic has come a long way!
Chiropractic has come a long way in 25 years-from being called an "unscientific cult" by the American Medical Association to being accepted as mainstream, complementary care, as highlighted in a Chicago Tribune News Service article that was printed in the Oregonian under "Living Smart" on 1/15/01.
Chiropractors are trained as drugless, non-surgical doctors for four years (actually with more classroom hours than medical doctors) and licensed in all fifty states. They are the third-largest group of health-care professionals (after medical doctors and dentists) who have primary contact with patients. They treat more than just back and neck pain. These days they have a much wider range, including, for instance, sinus problems, digestive disorders, sleep problems, asthma, fibromyalgia, and overall disruption of the natural balance of the body.Archived list of all questions
Dr. Rick Allen is a chiropractor, massage therapist and dance student who splits his time between Portland, Oregon and Trout Lake Washington. Dr. Rick welcomes your questions and suggestions for future articles. However, he cannot make specific diagnoses or treatment recommendations unless you visit him in person. He can be reached by phone at 503-257-1324 in Portland, 509-395-0024 in Trout Lake, or toll free at 1-888-247-3248, email or on the World Wide Web: www.CascadeWellnessClinic.com
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