Interesting Chiropractic Tidbits

Introduction:

Chiropractic, a cornerstone in alternative medicine, boasts a rich history dating back to 1895. This field has not only gained monumental acceptance globally, particularly in the U.S., but also significantly impacted healthcare practices and patient preferences.

Key Takeaways:

• Chiropractic, originating in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa, is a widely recognized and regulated CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) profession.
• The field has seen a significant increase in popularity, with chiropractic visits doubling over the past 20 years.
• In the U.S., there are about 60,000 practicing chiropractors and 10,000 chiropractic students across 16 colleges.
• Chiropractic care is highly rated by patients for back and neck pain, leading to decreased medical visits and lower healthcare costs.

What is the history of Chiropractic, and why is it significant? 

Chiropractic began in 1895 in Davenport, Iowa, by Daniel David Palmer. It has since become a cornerstone in the field of complementary and alternative medicine, particularly in the United States. Its remarkable growth over the years is evidenced by the doubling of chiropractic visits per capita in the last two decades and its preference over medical care for back or neck pain. With around 60,000 practitioners in the U.SChiropractic is notable for its comprehensive education system, regulatory framework, and patient satisfaction in treatment of back pain, which is a leading cause of physician visits in the U.S.

Chiropractic is among the most accepted fields in the medicine world. Because of its popularity around the world, especially in the US, one would be interested to know the early beginnings of Chiropractic and its remarkable history.

Here are some fascinating factoids about chiropractic which most of us has never heard about:

• The Chiropractic profession was started in 1895, in Davenport Iowa.

• According to the October 6th 1999 MSNBC web site, the number of chiropractic visits per capita has doubled in the past 20 years.

• According to a survey of 1500 adults commissioned by Landmark Health Inc., one in six U.S. adults uses chiropractic services.

• There are approximately 60,000 Doctors of Chiropractic in active practice in the United States today, according to the International Chiropractors Association.

• There are approximately 10,000 students enrolled in Chiropractic College.

• There are presently 16 chiropractic colleges in North America.
• For the first time in history there are now presently more Chiropractic Colleges outside the United States than inside the U. S.

• Chiropractic is the largest, most regulated, and best recognized of the complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) professions.
• Patients favor chiropractic over medical care for back or neck pain in National Surveys. Patients routinely rate Doctors of Chiropractic highly in skill, manner, and explanation of treatment.
• About 7.4 percent of the population used chiropractic care – a higher percentage than yoga, massage, acupuncture or other diet-based therapies in 2002.
• Patients under regular Chiropractic care account less visits to Medical doctors and less money spent on health care including less money used up on medications.
• Aside from private practices, Doctors of Chiropractic provide care in hospitals and other multidisciplinary health care facilities.
• Chiropractic is the third largest doctoral-level health care profession after medicine and dentistry.
• Back pain is the second leading cause of all physician visits in the U.S. In fact, half of all working Americans admit to having back pain each year
• A comparison of the curriculum’s of Chiropractic and Medical schools (in California, Texas, and Iowa) found that Chiropractic students complete 4800 hours of study while Medical students