At the core of this patient care model, the concept that makes this care uniquely chiropractic, is the vertebral subluxation complex. Many vertebral subluxation complex models have been developed over the years. We are competently trained to deal with other health care issues that arise from that core. We possess the necessary expertise to identify problems and, based upon professional responsibility, refer patients to an appropriate alternative practitioner when necessary. The VSC has at least a neurological and biomechanical component.
Chiropractic care is more than just condition-based.
It also encompasses the overall health of the patient, which has to do with function and adaptation. Lifetime care should be a part of a person's overall approach to wellness and development. This allows for a wide range of healthy dialogues to occur, such as where to direct our research dollars, how to increase market share and utilization, what the role of specialties can be, how to best educate the chiropractor of the future, techniques, modalities, etc. If we can agree on the four basic beliefs listed above, perhaps we should get on with moving the profession forward, rather than continuing a no-win debate on splitting the profession at every level. All Rights Reserved, Dynamic Chiropractic, 2001.