symptoms, it’s about optimizing the function of the nervous system.
As the profession grows in techniques, technology, and reach, chiropractors are often at the center of healthy collaborative relationships with Naturopathic Doctors, Functional Health Doctors, Nutritionists, MDs, and other chiropractors. This has benefited the sick and suffering, high achieving athletes, and everyone in between.
Additionally, chiropractic education is transforming with several of the chiropractic colleges achieving University status. These institutions not only teach technique but leadership as well. They encourage communication, research, informed consent, the Hippocratic Oath, and conservative care first, which is why it is one of the safest professions on record with professional liability carriers.
Today’s modern chiropractic care includes pediatrics, family care, generational care, sports chiropractic, brain health, nutrition, injury care, wellness care, animal chiropractic, and more. And while most insurance companies and Medicare cover a portion of chiropractic services, many people choose to pay for their ongoing care because they value the proven benefits they receive.
While to their patients’ chiropractors have always been essential, during the height of the pandemic, Chiropractors were named “Essential Healthcare Workers” by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Healthcare is going through radical changes. We are facing daunting challenges with more on the way.
Fortunately, the chiropractic journey continues to grow, and the best is yet to come!