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Luther and I had a great time chatting on the phone. I had to edit out excessive giggling as we just really enjoyed talking about some of the wonderful benefits and pitfalls of working in medicine. Please check out his website (linked below) and if you enjoy this please feel free to leave a comment or review on the site, itunes, or twitter (@medicalmaybe). I would love any feedback if there are changes you would recommend. This show has continually evolved thanks to everyone's support and info. Salud! Doctor of Chiropractic Stats:* Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients’ health concerns. 2017 Median Pay: $68,640 per year ($33.00 per hour) Educational Degree: Doctoral Degree Number of US jobs in 2016: 47,400 10 Year Job Outlook: 12% growth, faster then avg. *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chiropractors, (visited August 11, 2018). Terms Covered in Episode Convergent Therapies List of Chiropractic Credentials Naturopathic Physician Acupuncturist - Practice a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body for various aliments, part of traditional Chinese medicine. Massage Therapy - Using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body in order to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of patients. GI Bill - Financial educational assistance provided to members of the US Military. "Fast Track"Program - An accelerated training program compared to the "standard" length of a degree. Seen in various fields of medicine. Prerequisites - Classed required to set an educational foundation prior to enrolling in more focal studies like a Post-Graduate Program. Venn Diagram Craniosacral Therapy - Treating patients using gentle touch of the synarthrodial joints of the cranium. Manipulation - Applying pressure to a person's spine or other parts of their body by a Chiropractor to adjust and correct alignment to reduce pain and improve mechanical function. Clinical Rotation - In the clinic exposure learning and working with a Practitioner in the field of study as a student. Pathology - Cause and effect of disease processes. Orthopedics - Branch of surgery concerned with conditions involving the musculoskeletal system. Radiology - Branch of medicine focusing on the interpretation and utilization of diagnostic imaging. Radiologist may read ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI images, and other forms of imaging while also utilizing them for some invasive procedures. Pharmacology - Branch of medicine focusing on the development, study, and utilization of drugs to help prevent, treat, and cure disease. OTC Meds - Over the Counter Medications do not require a prescription from a healthcare provider in order to purchase and use. Dry Needling ESTIM (Electrical Stimulation) - Electrodes placed on the skin delivering a controlled electrical stimulation to muscles to simulate what happens when a muscle is voluntarily contracted and released many times in a row. Used to strengthen and repair tissue. Ultrasound - Using sound waves for both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Evidence Based Medicine - Using analysis of studies using a control and treatment group in order to attempt and identify consistent cause and effect relationships with disease development and treatments. Mixer vs Straight - Straights referred to those staying within the traditional and original theories of Chiropractic medicine vs Mixers whom use Chiropractic applications in conjunction with other treatment modalities and philosophies. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Median nerve compression at the wrist due to a tight flexor retinaculum usually due to repetitive tasks or excessive occupational vibration resulting in pain, weakness, and paresthesias (numbness/tingling) of the hand and fingers. Jacob's Ladder Treatment Modalities - Various ways utilized for treatment of patients. Institute for Functional Medicine Patient Advocacy - Doing what is best for the patient in all facets of care provided. Listening to and understanding their needs. Reimbursement - Payment for care provided. University of Western States Attrition - A reduction in numbers (in this case, the number of enrolled students). Each and every episode of Maybe Medical is for educational purposes only, not to be taken as medical advice. The opinions of those involved are of their own and not representative of their employer.