subject: History Of Chiropractic Care - Dr. Harley Bofshever Coconut Creek, Fl [print this page] HISTORY: An upset father presented to my office on 4-30-99, with his 9 year old son, who has been having chronic ear infections, Patient's father states that his son has had ear infections for the past 6 years and are progressively getting worse- He states that his son has been on and off antibiotics, Amoxycillin and Biaxin on a regular basis at least every 6 weeks for the past 6 years. It is noted that this patient has had prior surgery when tubes were put in his ears, approximately 5 years ago. The tube in his left ear recently fell out. Upon the patient's last visit to his EENT, another surgery to remove the remaining tube and reinsert new tubes in both ears was suggested. Additionally it was suggested to remove his tonsils and adenoids at that time. At exam, the patient was scheduled to have this surgery in 3 weeks. History of the mothers pregnancy and birth were unobtainable due to a divorce and father did not recollect much about the delivery. It is noted that this patient is a heavy dairy consumer. At this time, I have discussed with the father the benefits of chiropractic care for his child and he has agreed to postpone the surgery for 6 weeks and give chiropractic a chance.
The history of chiropractic care can be traced a very far back. The employment of spinal adjustments to reduce pain and care for the lower extremities was discussed in Greek and Chinese writings dating as far back as 1500 B.C. and 2700 B.C. Hippocrates, the well-known Greek doctor who lived from 460 to 357 B.C., also mentioned chiropractic treatment. According to Hippocrates, Get knowledge of the spine, for this is the requisite for many diseases.?
Spinal adjustments, also known as spinal manipulation, received mainstream attention in the U.S. by the end of the 19th century. Chiropractic as a profession was first introduced to an Iowan town by Daniel David Palmer in 1895. Very learned in anatomy and physiology, Mr. Palmer created the Palmer School of Chiropractic. Even now, the school is still a renowned American college of chiropractic.
In the 20th century, the practice of chiropractic became legally recognized all over the country, so that all fifty states acknowledged it. The world has increasingly supported chiropractic care as a result of its establishment in the U.S. Worldwide contributions, such as clinical findings and research studies, have done a lot for the reputation of chiropractic care.
The influential report titled Chiropractic in New Zealand (1979) supported collaboration between medical physicians and chiropractic care. The cost effectiveness of chiropractic treatment was discussed in Manga (1983), a Canadian study.
Chiropractic care has long been a champion of preventative, non-invasive care in its scientific treatment approaches to treat a variety of ailments. The treatment of conditions will likely receive more input from chiropractic care as efforts in research continue.
The Education of a Chiropractor: In order to become a chiropractic doctor, there is a requirement of at least four to five years of schooling at an accredited college of chiropractic. During this time, they must complete a minimum 4,200 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical practice. As established by The Council of Chiropractic Education, at least 90 hours must come from undergraduate, science-related classes. Students must also pass the national board exam and take any statewide test; these effectively confer the ability to practice as a chiropractic doctor.
The curriculum of the chiropractic education teaches a thorough study of bodily structure and functioning that covers clinical sciences and health subjects. Along with classes in anatomy, differential diagnosis, physiology, biochemistry, and radiology, the chiropractic students also receive instruction of therapeutic approaches. This results in a practitioner who can diagnose and treat patients, differentiating them from providers like physical therapists.
The Council of Chiropractic Education has determined that chiropractors are primary care providers. It's appropriate to call a chiropractor a ?doctor?; they are also regarded as physicians by Medicare and in the majority of states. In its Policies on Public Health, the American Chiropractic Association supports the designation of chiropractic physician to refer to DCs (doctors of chiropractic).
As holistic, natural, and conservative care doctors, chiropractors recognize the human body's capacity to heal itself. It does not employ medication or recommend surgeries. The chiropractic focus on biomechanics, the spinal structure and function as well as its effect on the neurological and musculoskeletal system, allows it to focus on these systems' optimum functioning as a way to promote health.
A chiropractic doctor is an advocate for public health and wellness care as well as the role of prevention and conservative treatment approaches. The chiropractor can address numerous amounts of conditions, as well as routine neuromusculoskeletal conditions like neck and low-back pain. As indicated by ongoing evidence, chiropractic doctors possess the training and expertise to treat non-neuromusculoskeletal ailments like asthma, digestive disorders, and allergies. Tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and sprains and strains can also be addressed with chiropractic care.
Chiropractic training bestows practitioners with a wide range of techniques with which to ensure health. Furthermore, as a dynamic field of health, chiropractic care is committed to explore and perfect its methods.
