By Super CA Jackie
What is the difference between the methods of Straight Chiropractic and Mixing Chiropractic? What is the true meaning of Chiropractic?
Straight Chiropractors practice the principled method of Chiropractic, which was founded by D.D. Palmer on September 18, 1895. Straight Chiropractors will only use their hands during an adjustment. They locate and correct the vertebral subluxations in the spine, and do not “treat” symptoms, illness and diseases. Straight Chiropractors believe in the principle that the body has the ability to heal itself once spinal nerve interference has been removed through “hands on” Chiropractic adjustments. They practice the 3 care stages, which are relief, correction and wellness (maintenance).
Mixers are Chiropractors who practice different types of therapy, such as machines, along with spinal manipulation using their hands. I refer to them as Chiropractic Physical Therapists. Using machines and other natural therapies stray away from the original concept of what Chiropractic is really about. The Mixing method overpopulates the profession, which gives the Straight method a misled reputation. I mean no disrespect as to what a Mixer practices, but only to say what the difference is.
I love having debates with people about Chiropractic who aren’t aware of the different methods of care. The dialogue is usually like this: “I hurt my back and tried a Chiropractor for a few weeks, and then I stopped when I felt better. The machines that were used on my back felt good. Then the pain came back a few weeks later. I don’t think it helped much.” (Now my horns come out!) My response is: “Oh, so you went to a Mixer! No wonder why you have that negative attitude. You must see a Straight Chiropractor, which will also correct the problem besides making you feel better.”
Another question I’m frequently asked when a patient switches from the Mixing to Straight method is: “Why is my adjustment so quick? The other Chiropractor I tried “worked” on me for 15 minutes, and where are the hot and cold packs? It’s crack, crack, crack and I’m done.” My response is: “This is not the “Mixing” Chiropractic Physical Therapy method! It’s the real one, and yes, after a Straight Chiropractor locates your bones out of place and aligns your spine, your adjustment is done! It’s that simple. Little do you know you will soon be experiencing how Straight Chiropractic will be helping you with your other health problems.”
As the debate continues with the patient’s “yeah, but…”, my final words are: “Don’t knock the Chiropractic profession if you have never experienced a Straight Chiropractor. Straight Chiropractic is the best health care method you can ever imagine. It’s a matter of what your health priority is. After choosing to stay with this method of care, you will thank the caring person who referred you. Straight Chiropractors are not just about getting people out of pain. They are about regaining your health, preventing illness along with disease and staying healthy. Straight Chiropractors and their staffs are loving, giving and serving. The truth must prevail from all of us and our healthy patients how Straight Chiropractic has changed our lives.
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