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Chiro RantsPatient Education - or Lack ThereofChiropractic 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. 2023-01-3137 minChiro RantsOne Cause, One Correction, One CureNothing 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.2022-10-1714 minChiro RantsAre X-rays Dying in Chiropractic?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.2022-04-1130 minChiro RantsDogma vs. PrincipleThere 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. 2021-12-0128 minChiro RantsStop TreatingMany 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 heal itself. Dr. Bob discusses the pitfalls of falling into a treatment-based practice. 2021-08-1827 minChiro RantsStudent InvolvementChiropractic students just do not join chiropractic organizations. The student memberships in state and national chiropractic associations are low, in spite of the fact that student dues are very affordable, and these associations are vital to the survival and future grow of the chiropractic profession. But is it the students’ fault? Dr. Bob points the finger elsewhere. 2021-04-1234 minChiro RantsCasual ChiropracticIs chiropractic changing from a specific service of correction of subluxations to a service of manipulation when the patient feels they need to get "popped"? Dr. Bob discusses the issues of chiropractic becoming a casual adjusting service instead of a life-changing specific science. 2021-03-1228 minChiro RantsChiro Students 2Chiropractic education during a pandemic presents a new series of challenges. This podcasts explores those challenges from the student perspective. 2020-12-2834 minChiro RantsContinuing Education in a PandemicWhile some states have gone to online CE requirements, some still have not. If the state of federal government is telling you to limit group gathering size, why are they forcing chiropractors and other groups to be in a room for hours on end? Dr. Bobby Braile rants about the absurdity of CE overall, and especially in a pandemic. 2020-10-1934 minChiro RantsMask - No Mask II - Chiropractic Office Shut DownDr. Bobby reports on, and discusses a recent story that made the news where a chiropractic office was shut down, and 300 people who visited that office were told to quarantine, all because one staff person tested positive, and mask use was "inconsistent" as reported by news stories. This episode looks a an entirely different reason to consider wearing a mask - keeping your business open.2020-10-0125 minChiro RantsChiropractic's 125 Year AnniversaryOne of the sad realities of the chiropractic profession is that many students and practitioners do not know the basics of the history of our profession. Dr. Bobby rants about this reality in a remembrance of who we are. 2020-09-1829 minChiro RantsMask or No MaskAs a chiropractor, should you wear a mask while seeing patients? Is it a challenge to your freedoms, or just a good safety precaution. Maybe the reasons we wear one, or choose not to have nothing to do with science, and have more to do with out belief systems. Listen to the episode and see the issue in an entirely new light. 2020-09-0143 minChiro RantsThe Big Vote in ICA - analysis of the proposed changesWhat's in the new bylaws passed by ICA? What was in the old ones? Why are we being asked to eliminate the ICA Constitution and only have a new set of bylaws? Why was this done? If you want answers to these questions and more listen to Dr Bobby's in-depth honest analysis of these new changes and why we are being asked to vote in ICA for possibly the last time. 2020-08-1437 minChiro RantsDemocracy in jeopardy in ICA - Dr George Curry ICA Past President guestDr. George Curry, former president of ICA is the special guest to discuss and urgent matter. On August 1st, 2020, members of the ICA will begin to receive a ballot to accept the current leadership's proposals to combine the Constitution and by-laws into one document. Hidden within this change is the removal of democracy within the ICA and the elimination of leadership elected by the members. This dangerous new process is being sold by using terms such as "streamlined" and "exciting governance change". The hidden real agenda is to consolidate power into the hands of a few who can perpetuate...2020-08-0139 minChiro RantsThe Brain Stem and Chiropractic - Dr Julie Mayer HuntDr Julie Mayer Hunt has been practicing for over 30 years in a practice started by her father over 60 years ago. Her leadership in upper cervical work has lead to scientific breakthroughs that have been recognized both inside and outside of the chiropractic profession. She gets nearly 90% of her referrals from medical professionals because they recognize the gravity of her work and research. Listen to this podcast and learn how to help those who were thought unhelpable. 2020-07-1428 minChiro RantsDr Steve Hoffman - Importance of the AtlasThe importance of correcting the upper cervical spine is being lost in chiropractic. Yet adjusting this vertebrae creates the most miracles with our patients. Dr. Steve Hoffman is a master in this area and shares his knowledge and passion for correcting the upper cervical subluxation. 2020-07-0140 minChiro RantsDr. Michael Smatt - Chiropractor on Dr Oz ShowDr Michael Smatt has been the chiropractor for some of the biggest stars and most influential people. He has made many TV appearances including recently appearing on the Dr Oz show.2020-06-1522 minChiro RantsDr. Armand Rossi - Chiropractic for kids, and staying with the chiropractic PrincipleDr. Rossi emphasizes the importance of staying true to the chiropractic's basic principles of correcting subluxations. He speaks about having a volume practice and about taking care of kids and infants under chiropractic care. 2020-06-0130 minChiro RantsDr. Lucas Matlock - Chiropractic for professional athletesSome think you have to have special training to care for athletes with chiropractic. Dr. Lucas proves that theory wrong. Listen as he shares his knowledge and insight on taking care of the pros. 2020-05-1525 minChiro RantsDr Steve Judson - Wake Up Humans, Atlas Adjusted & DEGet enthused by the energy and passion of Dr Steve Judson, author of Atlas Adjusted and Wake Up Humans. Dr. Steve is one of the leaders of the Dynamic Essentials "DE" meetings and has spoken to and motivated chiropractors world-wide. 2020-05-0126 minChiro RantsChiropractic from the Student PerspectiveChiropractic students see the profession and chiropractic education from a different perspective than the rest of us. Join us to hear the insights and learn about the issues confronting our future colleagues. 2020-04-1536 minChiro RantsDr. Jim Dubel on New Beginnings, chiropractic philosophy and passionDr Dubel is a successful chiropractor who has changed the lives of thousands of chiropractors through his inspiration, passion and leadership of the New Beginnings meetings. Feel the energy of Dr. Jim after 40 years in this profession. 2020-04-0136 minChiro RantsVolume Practice - Seeing the numbers in Chiropractic with Dr. Rob SchiffmanIf you have the desire to serve the masses with chiropractic care, you must listen to the individual who set the bar. Dr. Rob has seen more people in a day and a week than any other practitioner in chiropractic. How many you ask? How about 3800 visits in a week and 1400 in one day! That's one doctor and his staff. You'll want to hear his story. 2020-03-1531 minChiro RantsInaugural Chiro Rants Podcast - What we're about.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. 2020-03-0120 minChiro RantsChiro Rants Trailer IntroductionThis is and introduction to Chiro Rants. A Podcast that takes a critical look at the profession, and professionals in chiropractic. 2020-02-1801 min