Many forms of healthcare have come along over the past century.
Some have produced significant results, while others have not.  I
would like to post my opinion on a branch of modern medicine that is
commonly criticized, chiropractic medicine.
       Chiropractors heal patients naturally by making spinal
adjustments to prevent disease or discomfort caused by nerve
interference.  Chiropractors do not prescribe medicine or perform
surgeries, however, they are comparable to medical doctors because of
the training that they go through and the importance of the work that
they do.
    Due to the intensive education and training a chiropractor goes
through, they are qualified to make delicate adjustments on patients.
Following an adjustment, a chiropractor may make suggestions on diet,
exercise, sleeping habits, as well as other lifestyle choices.  Before
a chiropractic adjustment, the doctor will always examine the
patient's X-rays to locate pinched nerves or to identify serious
nerve damage.
    In addition to the training chiropractors go through, they must also
have job skills that do not apply to textbook knowledge.  There are
many important requirements involved in being a Doctor of Chiropractic.
A chiropractor must always be aware of any health or movement changes
in current patients.  A chiropractor must also be sure that every step
of their work is done correctly, as any errors in diagnosis can be very
dangerous to the patient.
    Despite the schooling a chiropractor goes through, some people are
still skeptical about chiropractic care because they are not sure how
it helps. Chiropractic is all natural healing, with no unnecessary
drugs or risky surgeries.  Why put yourself or a loved one through
painful and unneccassary treatments?  Chiropractic is a proven form of
preventative healthcare, enabling the body to combat illness naturally.
Though chiropractors do not prescribe medicine or perform surgeries,
they can make referrals if the condition requires further medical
treatment.
    Now please understand, my intention is not to pursuade people to stop
visiting their family doctors.  I have great confidence in American
medicine and I am thankful for having medicine available to me.  I just
want to explain my point of view. As a person who has experienced the
healing power of chiropractic, I feel that I may have something to
offer those who have not.  Due to my experience, I have an aquired
faith in chiropractic.  I am currently studying to become a Doctor of
Chiropractic myself.  I hope to someday be able to help people the way
that I was once helped by chiropractic.