Physical therapists regularly lobby the state legislature demanding Chiropractic privileges for adjusting their patients and getting direct access to patients. This is a nationwide battle being fought in all 50 states.

No one could object if physical therapists had the requisite training. They don't. However, there are a lot of hungry PT's who want to move next to your chiropractic office to offer 'chiropractic like' services.

The CCA -- single handedly has resisted PT's efforts for over 20 years. However, the battle lines have exploded in the last 5 years. To help educate legislators--the CCA is asking for your help.

Do you have any patients who were unsatisfied or even hurt by the work of a PT?

This is crucial in the battle for education! The CCA is amassing evidence where patients are hurt when PT's attempt to manipulate. Rumors will not do. We need the names of actual patients who are willing to tell their stories.

Let me help. Call me if you have questions or if you have such a patient. Contact johntawlian@shawnsteel.com for more information.

Is it the lack of moral will by drug-using degenerates, or is there an underlying problem with how people acquire their prescription drugs that demands serious attention?

DD Palmer suggested over a hundred years ago that Americans were too drug dependent. Prescient words in today's Prescription Drug Epidemic!

Over 100 people die every day from drug overdoses, 60% are caused by RX drugs.

Serious questions exist for doctors and pharmacies who make substantial income by perpetuating addition.

Keep watch for your patients who may be addicts and are not even sure why.

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Sally Gordon was rear ended in Orange County on the 405 freeway. The accident caused neck and left trapezius muscle pain, left arm pain and radiating numbness.

Her management team included Brent Smith, DC in Irvine, Brian Irvine, DC in Redondo Beach, Stanford Helm, MD Pain Management in Mission Viejo and a neuro surgeon. Defense hired Charles Rosen, MD an orthopedist from Orange. Sally Gordon also hired John Gardiner, PHD forensic accident reconstruction expert.

Settlement negotiations were fruitless and Sally was forced to go to trial. She claimed some $53,289 in bills.

The jury awarded $169,289 in damages. OC Superior Court 30-2011-00505721. Hon. Robert J. Moss presiding. Gordon vs. Hosseini