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FROM THE PRESIDENT . . .

Dear Colleagues,

There has been a lot of talk lately over the list serve regarding the definition of Chiropractic.  It amazes me that there are slight to subtle differences in some of the definitions to marked differences in others.  Should we keep this or throw that out.  Change this or do not change that.  What is right and what is wrong?  Who is right or who is wrong?  I do not know and apparently the profession as a whole does not know either.

Lets look at the Unite States.  There are 50 distinct definitions of what chiropractic is and how it should be practiced.  It is clear from the entire list serve posts that the colleges from the US and Europe cannot agree on a standard definition of what should be included in the definition of Chiropractic.  Even state, national and international organizations cannot entirely agree on a standard definition of what chiropractic is, how it should be practiced and what is included in the practice of chiropractic.

I wonder what was going through D.D. Palmers mind after putting into practice what he conceived as a new treatment for improving human health and fighting disease.  Did D.D and B.J. envision chiropractic as just adjusting the chiropractic spinal subluxation or envision the practice of chiropractic evolving into what is practiced today, with the expansion of the chiropractic scope of practice with further education and training to include postdoctoral education and training with diplomats and board certifications in acupuncture, orthopedics, neurology, sports medicine, radiology, nutrition, pediatrics, internal medicine, forensic medicine and yes, Advanced Practice, just to name a few.  Doctors of Chiropractic with these diplomats or board certifications have the required education, by law, to provide more services from a conservative, chiropractic perspective to support and improve their patients overall health care.

Isn’t that what each and every Doctor of Chiropractic strives to do each and every day, improve and support their patients overall health.

Yours in Chiropractic Health,

Dr. M. E. Brown, DC, APC, APCP
President, NMCA

Letter From The Executive Director


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