The Cause behind the Chiropractic Practices of the Future
In the days before insurance reimbursement and going even further back to the discovery of chiropractic there was a different mind set among the practitioners that started their practices. These doctors took the chiropractic principles very seriously and believed in the wellness and prevention paradigm of care. There was no medication taken outside to the inside of the body and the thought was that the body was a self healing mechanism that healed from above down inside out. Today this trend is becoming more and more prevalent within our profession. Young doctors that have not been jaded by the past wars between the proverbial straights and mixers understand the importance of building a foundation of principles in their practices and developing a framework to work from. Young doctors and old doctors alike have come to realize that the future of our practices should be devoted to a cause that is bigger than we are. What once was considered almost mythical in many circles is now being proven through research and practical application by many various health care professions. That is why we need to preserve it and understand the value of this philosophy of good health and well being. In relating the chiropractic cause to the forefathers that preserved our nation and to the people who are currently protecting our nation for the great causes of freedom it all boils down to the principles. People who are committed to their causes are willing to do what ever it takes to keep our rights free. Chiropractic care should be covered by all insurance companies and the reimbursements should be in fair exchange with other health care providers. Rather than dwelling on what the reimbursement levels for various conditions and making sure that we are coding properly, our patients need to have full understanding behind the true meaning of chiropractic and the chiropractic adjustment. If you have had the opportunity to go to your local book store, you will see shelves of books substantiating wellness, how true health comes from with in through proper nutrition, exercise and stress reduction. These are all factors that help to reduce the components of the subluxation. Doctors are using the term subluxation and it’s components to explain nerve interference in their practices because patients call for a more complete education and explanation of why their bodies are not functioning properly. The cause of Chiropractic subluxation may in essence cause a pain or a symptom but isn’t it about the bodies’ ability to have a higher level of function? Now that the truth is coming out about the development of well being in this country, we must stand united on a common cause for chiropractic by awakening the inner spirit inside of us and appreciate the philosophy and principles that have been handed down from generation to generation. The young doctor must take the time to learn from those that came before him. Get up on the inside means that you are fighting for your rights and continued freedoms for chiropractic. There is no one that will be there to do it for you so get up and participate in this grand cause that could if enough of us participated change the face of health care on a global level. Mother Theresa said before you complain sweep off your own step first. There is very little complaining when you are working your heart out on a good cause. Commonly said, oh I don’t have time or I can’t get up in front of others to speak what will they think? These are lame excuses that hold no water. Go out and make some mistakes, that’s called experience and calculated risk. These for the cause quit putting up barriers and give up your little meaning less fears and just do it! Our practices and the future of what we do by providing extraordinary is at stake. What is your ability to practice Chiropractic worth? What is your license to practice worth to you? It should be considered invaluable because you have the capability to reach as far as you want to based on your level of intensity and beliefs. The chiropractors in the field that are practicing based upon the cause and effect phenomena are seeing huge numbers of patients, they are bringing in patients by being chiropractic magnets, that means that they talk it, walk it breathe it, eat it and sleep it. If you saw the movie Forrest Gump there is a parallel with Bubba and his love for shrimp. You can tell the people that love what they do by how much they are consumed and excited by it. The practice of the future is coming; the need to fight for our patient’s rights and to have the ability for us get a fair exchange for our services will inevitably be in your hands. You will have the responsibility to make a living or a life; it will be entirely up to you.
