b'ComplianceLEGAL NUTRITIONCouncilANJC Leadership ANJC Leadership By Garry R. SalomonChiropractic Care for the International Traveler NUTRITION LEGAL EASEHere is a question that is not oftenAfter realizing its benefits and effec- should bring back certified copies asked, but should be considered: Whattiveness, countries began to establishof the foreign treating chiropractors does pain look like around the world?schools specifically for chiropractic caremedical records. Such copies should Do individuals all over the globe wantand training. The United States, Canada,be kept by the U.S.-based chiropractic the same thing: natural, holistic, andAustralia, and the United Kingdom weretreating physician as part of a patients proven quality pain relief? It appears thatthe first countries to do so, but manycomplete chart. Although, the opinionsREHAB Council the answer would be yes.soon followed suit. Currently, there areof the foreign treating chiropractor may Over the last half century, chiropracticschools located throughout Australia,be excluded in New Jersey as hearsay, care has flourished into becoming one of the most successful and valued methods of pain alleviation. Lets start with the foundation and origins of chiropracticLEGAL Q&A CHIROASSISTcare. The word, Greek for done by Executive Directors UPDATEhand, made its debut in the U.S. in the 1890s, and was found to be effective in treating patients suffering complications of neuromusculoskeletal disorders. For the next 60 or so years, chiropractic care was mainly practiced throughout North America, and was widely regarded asLegislative Updatea non-traditional form of health care. INSURANCE Update INSURANCE UpdateDuring the 1960s and 1970s, it steadily gained popularity and respect as an effective and innocuous method ofTECHNIQUE Councilmanaging pain and discomfort. Although the largest numbers of chiropractors are located in the United States (more than 75,000), chiropractic MedicareQ&A care is performed in over 90 countries. The practice has advanced throughoutMexico, South Korea, Spain, as well asthey may be admissible to prove theOUR HEALTHthe last century and has grown to more than 100,000 chiropractors worldwide.other countries. The United States necessity of continued chiropracticIn Europe, chiropractic care is reveredholds the highest number of care and the lack of a gap in care. as one of the most effective ways ofchiropractic programs with 17. treating musculoskeletal health, aMore chiropractic patients sufferingGarry R. Salomon, Esq., is a partner condition that appears to be the from spinal disease or spinal injuries findat Davis, Saperstein & Salomon P.C., a second largest cause of disability themselves seeking chiropractic carePremier Supporter of ANJC. He is certified around the world.in other countries. Often proof of suchby the Supreme Court of New Jersey Chiropractic care is also growingtreatment is necessary to demonstrateas a Civil Trial Attorney. If you have any throughout the United Kingdom, withno gap in medical care. With increasedquestions, feel free to reach out to Garry more than 3,000 practicing chiroprac- practitioners throughout Europe andby calling 201-907-5000, or by emailing tors. According to a recent surveyCanada, chiropractic patients cangarry@dsslaw.com.conducted by U.K. trained chiropractors,continue care while away on business 68 percent of respondents agreed thator holiday. Traveling patients shouldchiropractors are primary contactbe given copies of their MRIs and practitioners.other testing prior to departure and 10 I Spring2019 www.anjc.info'