5 Myths About Chiropractic and Chiropractors

Posted by packerchiro on September 15th, 2017

There are a lot of conflicting views about chiropractors and in most cases there is no merit. Here are the top ten most common myths about chiropractors:

1. There is no scientific evidence to show that chiropractic treatment works

Chiropractic has a plethora of scientific evidence to show that the treatment works. One of the largest and most recent pieces is a systematic review of chiropractic treatment for a number of conditions by Gert Bronfort et al. Along with many others it shows that there is positive evidence in the treatment of lower back pain, neck pain, and even cervicogenic dizziness.

2. You only have to do a weekend course to be a chiropractor

This is completely false. In order to call yourself a chiropractor in the USA you have to be registered with the General Chiropractic Council (GCC). The GCC requires you to have done a degree from an accredited university, which there are 3 in the UK currently. The current degree is a Master of Chiropractic degree of 4+1 or 5+1 years. A common comparison made is the amount of hours done at university by a chiropractor and a medic. Chiropractors do an average of 4822 hours in their degree and medics do an average of 4667 hours.

3. Chiropractic is not a recognised profession

Chiropractors are regulated by government by the General Chiropractic Council. It is the widest used and fastest growing complementary medicine in the world. There are currently trials in North East London regarding chiropractic on the NHS, which so far have been very successful.

4. Chiropractic care is dangerous

Chiropractic care has been shown to be one of the safest medical treatments. The most common concern is that neck adjustments cause stroke. A recent study by Cassidy et al showed that you are just as likely to have a stroke if you see your GP as you are if you see your chiropractor. How can the neck adjustment be the thing to blame? Unfortunately chiropractors and GPs see people who are going to have a stroke, which in a lot of cases is undetectable until it happens.

5. Chiropractors are not "real doctors"

Chiropractors are not in fact medical doctors. As described earlier though they do go through similar training hours and are awarded a D.C. title on completion, which means Doctor of Chiropractic. So although they are not a Medical Doctor they are a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Packer Chiropractic

111 Washington St

North Easton, MA 02356

Phone: (508) 238-0183

http://www.packerchiro.com/