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"Most of those who would limit the profession to adjustment only do so

to remind us that we do not treat the body with herbs or ultrasound. If

we focused on real issues of life or death no one would deny us the use

of herbs, acupuncture, or whatever to bring comfort and sustenance to our

patients. But to substitute treatment for adjustment, that is the problem."

Willard, I don't know anyone who wishes to limit chiropractic

to adjustment only. The definition of chiropractic, as proposed by

those originally defining it, deals with the detection and correction of

the subluxation so that "innate" intelligence you mentioned can express

itself, optimally. Current science outside the chiropractic profession

is leading in this direction. It seems that we, at least certain

factions of chiropractic, are predominant in steering away from it.

All other modalities used in our practices are geared toward the alleviation

of symptoms and alterations in lifestyle in order to avoid creating an

environment that creates subluxations.

If you call yourself a chiropractor, then this is your primary job.

If one's actions are not true to the philosophical construct adhered to,

you create contradictions. This is the definition of ethics, actions

based upon your code of values!

R. Stearns, D.C.