Now that most of those chains have fallen away, we confront many of the same challenges the other health care professions face. In some respects, fighting for recognition was much easier. Since then, our agendas have become much more complicated and diverse. Like slaves suddenly given their freedom, we must establish ourselves economically and politically. Chiropractic is at the adolescence of its development as a profession.
Life seems more complex and less rewarding than it did in the good old days.
And while these past efforts were sparked by emotional response, involvement needs to become the driving attribute of a mature profession. This is a critical time for chiropractic. The playing field has leveled considerably. Most of our critics are willing to listen to our point of view. We must compete and improve.