Chiropractic Myths
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It seems there are as many misconceptions about chiropractic care as there are truths. Unfortunately, it’s these false impressions that keep people from seeking the very care they need, while at the same time keeping them dependent on often harmful prescription medications. We work hard at Turner Chiropractic to dispel these outdated myths every day.
Let’s unravel a few together as part of our ongoing myth-busting series, starting with:
Myth 1: Chiropractors aren’t real doctors. Anyone can be one.
This simply is not so. While chiropractors aren’t medical doctors (M.D.s), we are highly-trained “doctors of chiropractic” (D.C.s), as legally determined by the states in which we practice. Indeed we are licensed doctors who must adhere to strict national and state standards.
In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, chiropractors “must be licensed, which requires 2 to 4 years of undergraduate education, the completion of a four-year chiropractic college course, and passing scores on national and state examinations.”
What about us? Dr. Chris majored in Kinesiology at UCLA and received a license in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Dr. Janie majored in Health Sciences at Cal State Northridge and continues to formally study holistic nutrition, diet and exercise. Both doctors have their Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Doctorates of Chiropractic from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
We are both licensed by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners, a trusted California State-governed entity. We met at Chiropractic College, fell in love and got married. Then, in 1986, we began gently guiding our patients toward total body wellness—without prescription drugs and painful needles–as your Turner Chiropractic husband-and-wife team. We’re proud to be doctors, and that’s just what we are.
We hope you’ll follow our ongoing educational blog series, as we take down the myths surrounding chiropractic care, one by one, with proven facts, statistics and proof.
As always, we’re here to help you become healthy and stay healthy. Naturally.
Feel free to stop by and check out our offices on 3530 Atlantic Ave., Suite 101 in Long Beach’s bustling Bixby Knolls business district. (562) 595-5949. We’d love to meet you!
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Yours in Health,
Drs. Chris and Janie Turner
Turner Chiropractic and Wellness Center
