BRENT DETELICH, DC
There is a tremendous buzz about stem cell therapies among the general public and yes, in the chiropractic community. But many chiropractors are puzzled-understandably so- regarding why they would even consider offering these regenerative treatments, as they are seemingly so outside what chiropractors are typically involved in. Let’s explore the most common questions and concerns.
“I’m a Chiropractor. I Adjust Spines, Period.”
All of us chiropractors fell in love with he beauty of chiropractic. We have become the “beacon of natural health solutions” and that is indeed something that inspires great personal pride. And many of you choose to “maintain that lane” and enjoy a fulfilled experience in your practice and life by remaining straight chiropractic in scope, and I salute you. Keep doing what you’re doing. You are needed and loved. But if that describes you, there is no need to read any further.
“Does It Even Really Work? I’ve Read It’s Just a Lot of Hype.”
Now, we can agree to disagree on certain things, such as if, as a chiropractor, it makes sense to offer stem cell therapies. But one of the talking points I will not concede-or even offer neutrality regarding- is whether stem cell therapies offer incredible health benefits to a bevy of aliments. It cannot. Google “stem cell case studies” and see what you discover.
“OK, It Works, But I Refuse to Be Involved in Allopathic Health Care.”
Stem cell therapies are about as close to allopathic care as chiropractic. Most people feel allopathic medicine is characterized by heavy, heavy service to big pharma, big insurance and surgeries. Most feel it represents “main stream health care”. Most of us become chiropractors because we disagree with much of allopathic care in the first place. Stem cell therapy in no way falls in to the realm of allopathic health care; as a matter of fact, it is the antithesis of it.
“Aren’t MDs involved?”
OK, sure, it involves MDs and / or RNs, but that is where any similarities end. And guess what? Not all medical doctors are the enemy, as most of you realize. In fact, there are myriad like-minded medical doctors who don’t believe drugs and surgery should be the first option in treating patients.
Consider that more than 40,000 medical doctors are members of the A4M [American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine], which is literally a medical consulting and training company that teaches doctors how to treat patients without drug and surgery. It is clear that more and more MDs, and other healthcare professionals, are “seeing the light” when it comes to the dangers allopathic healthcare.
You will discover you can easily find MDs who would be delighted in delivering stem cell therapies with you and helping more patients.
Stem Cell Therapies Are an All-Cash Endeavor
To further prove the point that stem cell therapies are not allopathic medicine, consider that there is zero involvement with insurance companies. It is an all cash treatment, which is what more chiropractors desire every day. Yes, all-cash treatments present their own challenges, but with the impact of stem cell treatments often offering such dramatic improvements in a plethora of aliments, patients will often find the cash to pay for the procedure.
The impact of these protocols are so life-changing that patients usually find them worth every penny.
Stem Cell Therapies: A Great Fit for the Chiropractic Profession
Stem cell therapies are beyond stimulating, and while the assistance of MDs and/or RNs is needed to facilitate these protocols, in no way does that make offering stem cell treatments “anti-chiropractic.” In fact, these astounding therapies involve the very essence of the “chiropractic soul” – namely “heal thyself”, without the use of dangerous chemical drugs or major surgeries.
