Should I Go to Chiropractic School? Should I Become a Chiropractor?

[@BodyGenius24]

I am 22 years old, I am starting Chiropractic school at Palmer in March, I first became interested with Chiropractic last summer while working as a chiro assistant. Thank you Dr. Russ for this realistic detailed video, people don't know how truly remarkably advantageous chiropractic care is for the human body, I'm truly excited to learn this skill and keep on sharing it with the world, wish me luck!

[@jocelyndunkley1607]

Hi Dr. Russ this was such a complete breakdown. I’m a software engineer so completely different but I’m always fascinated to learn about other career paths. I wish people went in depth as much as you did for every profession!

[@suitman5766]

im 33 and I start at SCU Health Sciences in January. Its never too late. Dont let anyone talk you out of it! I thought about going back to school 6 years ago and felt like 4 years of school was too long. Well 6 years later, i look in the mirror and realized I could have been in business the past 2 years if I just DID IT! Time moves fast. In my 40's I would much rather create my own ceiling financially VS. working in corporate america where youre 1 budget cut from losing your job. Hopefully this helps someone out

[@jesterhutchison8586]

I'm 23 years old, currently in the strength and conditioning field but have had very positive experiences in massage and chiropractic treatments. As I head into grad school soon, I'm questioning my career path, but this video and the comments give me hope that what ever decision I make will not completely close off the other options. Thanks!

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

May your education be interesting and engaging. And good luck to you!

[@marisolpena777]

Thank you for sharing Dr. Russ, I'm a 46 year old, that's worked in software for the better part of my career. I've been through nursing school in 2010, however never had the opportunity to finish, due to child rearing. Now my adult kids are in college. And I've been accepted to Palmer. I attempted to start in the Spring, but chickened out and was a bit intimidated by how young my cohort was. Starting at this age scares me, but I'm finding ways to push through and go past my fears. I totally agree when you mentioned "How am I going to get through Neuroanatomy?". Still on the fence, if I should return. But my heart is calling for something different!

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

May you have good fortune, whatever road you take. It is such a big decision and I truly wish you well on your path!

[@marisolpena777]

@@DrRussInYourPocket Thank you!

[@pvbui2146]

Thank you dr. Russ for this video! I am 33 yrs old and have been a massage therapist for 4 years. Im thinking about going back to school to become a chiropractor and should take me 6 years. Im just concern about the amount of debt and less working years to pay back my loan compare to people who graduated in their twenties. Do you have any advice?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Do you have all of your prerequisites done? If not, going back to school even part time to get them done would be a good way to measure your enthusiasm. You are right that starting later does put you on the back foot financially but not necessarily a deal breaker. Do you know the numbers yet? Cost and loan amount and repayment schedule? What your monthly repayment would be? For me having that firm data would be so helpful to making the decision.

[@HurstJonathanP]

How did you learn the process of buying, owning, and running a business?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Experience in restaurant management, undergraduate business degree, and making a lot of mistakes.

[@Sydney.dinwiddie]

I am interested in being a chiropractor because I want to give hands-on support to people suffering from injuries, looking to release tension and live an overall better life with the help of this practice.

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

I hope you find a way to achieve this! We need all the help we can get.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Reality Check---The average income for a chiropractor ( $ 78,000 is not worth the blood, sweat or tears).. After the basic 4 year for your Pre Med bachelor's degree, you get to suffer through 4 more years of No Income while acquiring Big Time Debt. I am a retired optometrist and I share this with perspective optometry students. Optometrists make $ 145,000 on average and it is also not worth the blood, sweat or tears in this profession either. You might be young and idealistic at this point, but later in life you will want a standard of living commiserate with your schooling. I just thought I should share my thoughts. "Do well in Life and then Do Good. "

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Thanks for sharing.

[@EvanEml]

@@paulbrungardt9823 This dude Paul going to every chiro video and hating in comment section. You obviously didn’t like your career we get it. Shouldve gone chiro not optometry. Both of my parents are chiropractors and love their careers as they are constantly changing peoples lives. They also make a great living.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

@@EvanEml This dude Evan is living in fantasy world. There are too many chiropractic schools turning out too many chiropractors. If you think it is worth it, then GO FOR IT ! However, admissions officers are painting a too rosy picture for the life of a DC. The same might be said for optometrists, however, the scope of practice for optometrists is much greater than for D.C.s -- Evan, you do you; my point was to balance the conversations being fed idealistic young students.

[@81pjbeattie]

Hi Doc, Any new patient videos coming soon?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Yes, but it’s going to be a couple of weeks I’m afraid. I hope you can wait! Meanwhile we’ve got some good old classics in the list. Be well!!

[@Sydney.dinwiddie]

If you took out loans, how long did it take you to pay them off?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Twelve years, and I took jobs teaching at massage and naturopathic schools in order to help, and at the end I was able to pay a lump sum due to money I received from a relative.

[@thatoneguy94512]

Is that 10 trimesters (3.5 yrs non stop) after a bachelor's degree im assuming? So no degree start to finish 7.5 years roughly?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Correct

[@nikkleine6695]

Hello Dr Russ, how difficult would it be to transition from nursing to being a chiropractor? Especially being over 40yrs old?

[@DrRussInYourPocket]

Hello! I think it would be challenging in some ways, just as any big transition at that age can be. However in terms of patient care, chiropractic is not any more difficult than nursing. I would say easier than many nursing specialties, and very rewarding personally and you get to see folks getting better quickly. I wonder if you would be able to transfer any of your nursing education credits to a chiro school?

[@malcolmjelani3588]

I would say no.