First, chiropractic is a regulated health profession in all Canadian provinces. Orthopractic is not a recognized health profession in any jurisdiction. Second, chiropractors in Canada undergo a rigorous four years of full-time study at a licensed, recognized education institution, following three years of university, in order to qualify for the Doctor of Chiropractic designation. Orthopractic does not have any such requirements or similar education program. The effectiveness of therapy provided by chiroractors for neck and back pain is well researched and documented in the international, peer-reviewed literature.
Research is an ongoing aspect of the profession.
Indeed, chiropractic research has been conducted in co-operation with researchers at major Canadian universities. The profession also has a partnership with the Canadian Institues for Health Research. Orthopractics cannot say the same. In short, the chiropractic profession represents the single, most qualified body of health professionals trained in spinal manipulation in the country. I request an X-ray of the thoracic spine.