One of our main missions here at ChiroHub is to be a consumer advocate. The consumer may be patients, or it may be chiropractors themselves. Either way, we want users to be able to see what is available to them in the chiropractic industry and to learn from what others are saying. Please keep in mind that we are NOT trying to resell your product as a distributor, rather we want to be an unbiased source for consumer research. So, if you're a manufacturer or service provider in this growing industry, how can you inform Chiropractors about your products? Here are several suggestions:

1) Get Listed - This is easy and FREE. Make sure that your products are listed in the appropriate category in our Chiropractic Product Reviews section. While you're there, check the descriptions for each of your listings to make sure they are accurate and that they include your current contact info. You can also add an image to any of these listings. Read our recent posting on how an image enhances your listing. You can also use the "search" box in the top right corner of the website, or the "advanced search" option in the left menu to find all of your products listed in ChiroHub.

2) Get Featured - This is an inexpensive way to increase your exposure on ChiroHub. Any featured listing automatically gets placed at the top of the results for any search that is done for words contained in your listing (including your contact info). This is one reason you want to use an accurate and detailed description when submitting information about your products. Featured listings also get to submit a mini press release paragraph that gets published in our "Latest News" section of the Home Page. To learn more about getting featured, please visit our Featured Listing Page.

3) Go Live with Video - Nothing is better than a live demonstration of your product. The next best thing is a video of that demonstration. Most consumers are skeptical of a sales pitch (rightfully so), but hearing from an independent third party removes that bias. We give users an honest introduction to the product using the dynamic medium of video, so this means that we reserve the right to voice our own critique of the product. If you are proud of what you have to offer, then find out how you can Submit a Product for review today!

4) Submit Articles - If you are involved in an esoteric niche market within the chiropractic industry, then you are probably acutely aware of how fragmented the industry has become. How can you educate chiropractors about your niche? How can you help them make informed decisions when comparing their options? We invite articles on these very topics. In order to protect the consumer, your name and company affiliation will be clearly stated with the article, and we reserve the right to refuse publishing any content that is overtly biased or otherwise not aligned with ChiroHub's mission. Examples might include - what to look for when shopping for practice management software, or 10 things to avoid with Practice Management consulting firms. Email us your ideas today!

5) Banner Advertisement - If you are ready to take your brand exposure to the next level, then a Banner Advertisement is a great way to accomplish this. The current banner ads can be seen in the column to your right ---------> You will notice that these same banners appear on EVERY page you visit on ChiroHub. We have almost 100,000 pages, so you get much more than just Home Page exposure. Besides, somebody has to pay for this wonderful website, it might as well be you :) Visit our Advertising Rates page to see what the current prices are.

After hours of hard work, we have finally completed our development of the Chiropractic School Survey. By listening to our users, we developed a questionnaire that attempts to cover most of the major criteria that prospective students use to decide which Chiropractic School is the best fit for their needs. There is nothing like this on the internet for prospective students to do proper research when deciding between schools. This report supports our mission of Chiropractic Consumer Advocacy, and we think that future users will benefit greatly from it.

You can check our Chiropractic Schools page to see if the survey has been completed by the school you are interested in. If you don’t see anything in their individual listing, then they have not responded to our survey yet. In such a case, we recommend that you contact the school and let them know you are interested in seeing their information on ChiroHub. At the school’s request, we can resend them the survey at any time.

Do you want to see which criteria were included in the survey? Check out the long list below, and please feel free to Contact Us with any suggestions you have for additional information.

• Location
• City
• Population
• Median Home Value
• Crime Rate
• Weather (Avg)
• Airport
• Tuition Fees
• Student Body Size
• Avg Class Size
• Teacher/Student Ratio in Lab
• # classrooms
• Campus size (sq ft or acres) Total
• # of Clubs/Student Groups
• Sports Med Club (Y/N)
• List of Clubs ——>
• Chiro-Games Team (Y/N)
• # Total Hrs Philosophy
• # Total Hrs Hard Science
• # Total Hrs Adjusting Labs
• Technique Systems taught —–>
• Elective Courses available —–>
• National Board Scores (% pass rate for last 5 years) Part I Part II Part III Part IV Physiotherapy
• Gym
• Swimming Pool
• Weight Room
• Track
• Treadmill
• # Computers
• computers/student ratio
• # books in Library
• # Journal subscriptions Library
• Café on campus
• Active Alumni Services?
• 5-yr loan default rate
• 10-yr loan default rate
• Job Placement Program A
• dditional Programs (massage, Acc, Diplomates)
• School’s Mission Statement
• Hospital (VA) Rounds available?
• Other OFF campus clinics (charitable, community-based, etc…)
• Any Add’l useful info

We’ve all heard the stories of the recent Chiropractic Graduate that goes and gets a job as an Associate, but only to be forced into slave labor by another Chiropractor. Some of us have even been on the receiving end of this deal. It’s not a pleasant experience, but it typifies the cannibalistic Chiropractors that exist out there.

We want graduates to understand that this DOES NOT apply to all <strong>Chiropractic Associateships</strong>. There are many wonderful Chiropractors out there that will spend quality time with you to help you learn the details of running your own practice, but this article is not about them. It’s about the few who take advantage of new grads and work them until their knuckles bleed. No vacation time, long hours, low pay, loads of extra work, countless off-site presentations - these are some of the signs and symptoms of a bad situation.

This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t be working hard to earn your place in the office. You certainly need to take an active role in helping to build the practice, but you should never feel like you are being taken advantage of or over-worked (without proper compensation).

Until now, there hasn’t really been any kind of accountability for these Chiropractors. ChiroHub has built a directory that should contain every licensed DC in the US (over 70,000 listings)! If you, or anyone you know, has had experience working as an Associate for a Chiropractor, we highly recommend you take the time to visit our Chiropractic Directory and write a detailed review about the doctor you worked for. This kind of public feedback will allow future grads to read about a DC before they sign up to work as an Associate under him/her. Together we can make a safer, more enjoyable work place for all Chiropractors.

As both Health Care Providers and business owners, Chiropractors are faced with unique challenges in the legal world. It’s very important to remain in compliance with your state and federal laws, because one mistake could cost you your practice. We all know how expensive legal advice can be, but there is a way to get through that cost barrier, so that you don’t jeopardize your practice. Trying to save some money by cutting legal corners will certainly not pay off in the long run.

• Here are just a few examples of situations that might warrant calling an attorney: -Starting a new practice -Buying an existing Chiropractic Practice -Entering into any kind of contract -Being faced with a lawsuit -Consultation on a Personal Injury case 
• Now, you don’t really think we’re going to give you legal advice on our website do you? We’re not lawyers, and we certainly wouldn’t try to pretend otherwise. So, why are we writing an article about “legal advice for Chiropractors”? Because we found out about a helpful resource that we want to share. Of course, you could search the internet for your legal questions and contracts, but you’ll probably find there are disclaimers on most sites saying that the answers are only opinions and can’t be construed as proper legal consultation. 
• So, when you really need to meet with an attorney face-to-face, where do you go? How do you pick one? We aren’t aware of a site like ChiroHub for the Legal world that has ratings and reviews for all the attorneys in the US, so you are left to try and find your own.
• We can recommend several things:
• 1) Ask around! Always try to get a recommendation from others who have had a positive experience with the lawyer you are considering.
• 2) Use the local yellow pages (don’t let the size of the ad fool you though)
• 3) The great TIP we received recently is that you can get a State Bar referral. This may not be available in all states, but you can certainly call your State Bar to find out. You can try searching Google for your State Bar, or try the FindLaw site. Why would calling your State Bar be so helpful? First of all, you can verify that there are no outstanding complaints about the attorney. You can also have them recommend an attorney that specializes in your particular area of interest. Another great thing about calling the Bar directly is that attorneys who have signed up for “Bar referrals” have agreed to meet with clients for a certain fee. This fee is usually pretty low in comparison to their standard fees. In some states it is as low as $30 for the 30-45 minute consultation. We think it’s a good deal, and we hope that next time you are in need of an attorney, you’ll consider this option.