Letter to the Publisher Read and respected by more doctors of chiropractic than any other professional publication in the world. I applaud the WCA's efforts to stand up for all chiropractors and most of all for the patient's right to choose with adequate informed consent, which should be provided by all health care providers as well as the media. Yes, all chiropractors are correcting subluxations and looking for outcomes that reflect subluxation correction. There are differences, however, because each chiropractor focuses on a certain aspect of health, whether it is pain relief from an occupational outlook, improved function for sports performance, recovery from spinal trauma, eg. whiplash, or a broader subluxation perspective that concerns itself with neurological homeostasis and longevity at the cellular level. These are all specialties.
Chiropractors are at their best when practicing their favorite specialty.
If you decide to limit your practice, that is fine. Please do not expect everyone else to conform to your chosen limitations. The WCA defends this right and does not want the profession to settle for less. Once a freedom is given up, it cannot be won back. We must be cautious how we negotiate.