Comments on: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Efficacy, Cost-effectiveness, and Safety of Selected Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Neck and Low-back Pain

By: How cost-effective is chiropractic care?

How cost-effective is chiropractic care? — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:47:29 +0000

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By: Frank M. Painter, D.C.

Frank M. Painter, D.C. — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:07:35 +0000

Hi Karl

I agree that SMT is a more popular “option” than ever before.

I only mention this distinction (alternative vs. conventional) so that we don’t forget that chiropractic is a true alternative when medical approaches fail…and even before that.

The term “separate and equal” comes to mind. No shame in that, and no controversy either.

The truth is…medical doctors should love us, because we can help their patients recover. If they refer, and the patient gets better, the MD is a hero to the patient. What’s not to love about that?

By: karl

karl — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:40:00 +0000

Maybe this is a agree to disagree type thing. I believe chiropractic care is becoming an option. Of course this could be linguistics/semantics. Manipulation is a growing trend in physical therapy and osteopathes are taking notic also. I recently read an opinion in the osteopath journal by a military osteopath bringing up the need for more osteopaths to perform manipulation. I guess what I’m saying in the health care world of integration I believe it’s going to called an option. I think its better linguistics than alternative especially for certain demographics. If a patient goes to a M.D. for NMS condition I want that person to be told their options of one being chiropractic care. Now many medical settings have chiropractors in house this is an example of a integrative option. Just sayin.

By: Frank M. Painter, D.C.

Frank M. Painter, D.C. — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:49:39 +0000

Hi Karl

I don’t know what percentage of PTs provide spinal manipulation. Several States have legislated against PTs providing osseous manipulation.

When you look at the “usual” medical treatment…pain meds, muscle relaxers…manipulation is an alternative to that approach.

Is it complementary? Complementary to what? I believe that term was designed strictly to make any alternative treatment appear as if it was an appendage of medicine. Nothing could be further from the truth.

I feel that it is dishonest to pretend that chiropractic care is a complement to usual medical care. In reality, it’s frequently the only alternative to failed medical treatment. And, as we all know, chiropractic thrived in spite of decades of viscous attacks by organized medicine.

OTOH, PT is definitely an appendage of medicine. PT is also complementary to medicine…it is certainly not an alternative. If PT and drugs fail, they should look for an alternative that has a track record…like chiropractic care.

By: karl

karl — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:59:45 +0000

Just asking………..if a physical therapist performs osseous/spinal manipulation is that treatment/therapy considered “alternative” and/or “complimentary”. I haven’t decided if being alternative is a good thing vs. being an option…….period. I try not to sweat the small stuff but I’m just asking.

By: Chriatopher Lauria

Chriatopher Lauria — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:18:08 +0000

One positive thing I see in this study is that some treatment is better than none. So many people hear that bed rest is what to do. Finding out the cause of the problem and treating it is the right way.