The Confusion About Chiropractors: What They Are, What They Do, and What They Can Do for You [Paperback]

Richard E. Deroeck (Author)

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From Library Journal

DeRoeck intends his book as an explanation of chiropractic health care from a holistic perspective. While he hopes to allay myths and misconceptions by educating the public, the majority of the text is a promotion of chiropractic rather than a guide, dealing primarily with medical opposition to the chiropractic profession. The book contains some useful information about the chiropractic philosophy and descriptions of spinal manipulations and educational standards, but DeRoeck's repetitive defense of chiropractic becomes tedious. Among many similar books are Nathaniel Altman's The Chiropractic Alternative (LJ 1/15/81) and Charles Wilk's Everything You Should Know About Chiropractic (Wilk Publishing, 1980).
- Marilyn Rosenthal, Nassau Community Coll. Lib., Garden City, N.Y.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Impulse Pub of Connecticut; 1st edition (April 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0923748253
• ISBN-13: 978-0923748258
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,970,874 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awwwsome...., November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Confusion About Chiropractors: What They Are, What They Do, and What They Can Do for You (Paperback)

Thanks a billion! I am in chiro school (National) and am so glad I did not go to medical school. I was unsure if I made the right decision because of hearing all the AMA megaphone advice on the web. If you're thinking of a career in chiropractic, definately check this out because it just may be what you want to be or exactly what you don't want. Just know the facts instead of the AMA pep rally. Do your own research and you can't go worng. Also, shadow different phyisicans - such as chiropractors (DC), osteopaths (DO), allopaths (MDs)...just do your homework. Personally, I'm learning everthing I can and then some about typical medical protocols and chiropractic protocols because I believe in holistic care which doesn't only mean cracking backs, it means having diagnostic skills equal to or better than other health disciplines.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So good, it convinced me to go to chiropractic school!, August 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Confusion About Chiropractors: What They Are, What They Do, and What They Can Do for You (Paperback)

I came across this book during a time when I was debating over whether I really wanted to become a medical doctor. This book taught me about what chiropractic truly is, and changed the course of my life forever. Prior to reading this book, I never thought chiropractic was more than a treatment for low back pain and even thought that it can be harmful.

But this book opened my mind and heart to this wonderful profession, that I am so proud to be a part of. A year after first reading this book, I completed my bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. A few months later, I eagerly began my chiropractic studies at Life University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since being in clinical practice for over 2 years, chiropractic has been everything I ever dreamed of and read about in this book.

Thanks Dr. DeRoek for a well-written and inspiring book.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough incite, May 11, 2000

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This review is from: The Confusion About Chiropractors: What They Are, What They Do, and What They Can Do for You (Paperback)

Dr. Deroeck gives a birds eye view of the world of chiropractics from a unique perspective. Although he is a doctor, you get the feeling that he himself had been a patient at one time. A knowledgeable man that was able to help me make an important decision concerning chiropractics.