Chiro Rants

Chiropractic is losing the battle of healthcare in society. This is because we have substituted marketing for real education of the chiropractic message to our communities.  We have some amazing tools available to us that generations before have never had. Yet, we still fail to use them for educational purposes, instead choosing to use them to only market these tool for short term gains. 

Nothing sends much of the Chiropractic profession into a panic more than hearing the words, "One Cause, One Correction, One Cure. In this newly released episode of Chiro Rants Dr. Bobby explains what the true meaning of this phrase is and why it's both correct, and misunderstood.

More young doctors are opening offices without x-rays. Only of few of these are because they utilize a technique that does not use x-ray in their analysis. Most are skipping x-rays due to a business model, or a lack of training during school. We rant on this issue in this episode and talk about the issues that can arise from not using x-rays in chiropractic.

There is a weakness in only depending on the dogma of chiropractic that can actually interfere with your ability to embrace the philosophy of chiropractic. Philosophy can offer strength, while dogma leads to weakness. 

Many chiropractors and chiropractic students have drifted into the treatment mode in their practices. This means doing a much as possible to treat the various conditions and problems that people come to us with. Chiropractic has traditionally been a non-treatment based healthcare system that deals with correction of nerve interference, called subluxation, to allow the body to treat itself. Dr. Bob discusses the pitfalls of falling into a treatment-based practice. 

Ever wonder why chiropractic students are not members of state or national chiropractic associations? In this episode Dr Bob asks students directly about this and offers some critical insight.

Is chiropractic being devalued by chiropractic adjusting services that do not do x-rays or analysis?

This podcasts interviews a Life University student to see how the pandemic has affected chiropractic education.

In the midst of a pandemic, with large gatherings being banned, why do many State Boards of Chiropractic require continuing education in-person seminars?

A chiropractic office in Washington State was recently closed because one of their staff tested positive for COVID-19. Additionally, 300 people who visited that office were told to quarantine. All this reported in the local news and discussed by Dr. Bobby

This episode looks at chiropractic's long and glorious history. A history that many have ignored or forgotten.

To Mask or Not to Mask, that is the question! This issue is more of a Shakespearean issue than one based upon fact. Wearing a mask in chiropractic has become a political or principled argument. In this episode Dr. Bobby Braile explores the reasons to either wear one, or not.

Dr Bobby Braile gives an in-depth analysis of the proposed new changes that are sending much of the International Chiropractors Association membership into a panic. Listen to an honest and historical analysis of the proposed new changes and how we got here.

Members of the ICA may be casting their final vote in the governance of ICA as proposals seek to eliminate the democratic process of the association. There will no longer be a president or vice president, effectively ending the linage of BJ Palmer, Sid Williams, Fred Barge and the other leaders of ICA. Listen to our special guest, Dr. George Curry, immediate past president of ICA who discusses this urgent matter.

Dr Julie Mayer Hunt brings over 30 years experience in upper cervical research to the forefront of healthcare.

Dr Steve Hoffman discusses the importance of correcting the Atlas subluxation and his unique approach to "Atlas First".

Dr Michael Smatt recently appeared on the Dr Oz Show and was able to give a chiropractic message to the world.

Dr. Arman Rossi, world famous instructor of chiropractic pediatrics is the guest on this episode. We rant about the state of chiropractic pediatric care and the myth that a volume practice is somehow lower quality care.

Dr. Lucas Matlock has taken care of some of the biggest names in Professional baseball. He shares his feelings about chiropractic care for athletes and their families.

Dr Steve Judson, Speaker, author, and large volume practitioner brings the passion and principle to this podcasts.

Hear the perspective of two chiropractic students as they discuss chiropractic and chiropractic education.

Listen to the passion and inspiration of Dr. Jim Dubel and leader in chiropractic and champion for the principles of our profession.

Some say a volume practice is not quality care. Others say volume is an expression of the quality of the care. Listen to Dr Rob Schiffman who has had the largest volume practice in chiropractic. Learn the truth and secrets of seeing amazing numbers.

In this inaugural Chiro Rants episode Dr. Bobby Braile discusses the purpose and direction of Chiro Rants. He also discusses his history in the chiropractic profession and the things that has shaped his opinions. Hear what some of the topics will be in future Podcasts and get a sense of future speakers and issues we will be covering.

This is and introduction to Chiro Rants. A Podcast that takes a critical look at the profession, and professionals in chiropractic.