What is LenDale White doing with a chiropractor

[JeeberD]

Was/is he a DO instead of an MD, dubb?

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002020.htm

[dubb93]

Originally Posted by JeeberD

Was/is he a DO instead of an MD, dubb?

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/002020.htm

My best guess is that he was back then, now when I look up his license it says he is an MD. Like I said, at the time I went to him he was in his mid to late twenties and that was 5-6 years ago. He is no longer even in the same building or field(although he is in the same town.)

He probably figured out that wasn't what he wanted to do and went back to become an M.D.

I've seen him running around the hospital from time to time, I'll ask him next time I see him.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by dubb93

My best guess is that he was back then, now when I look up his license it says he is an MD. Like I said, at the time I went to him he was in his mid to late twenties and that was 5-6 years ago. He is no longer even in the same building or field(although he is in the same town.)

He probably figured out that wasn't what he wanted to do and went back to become an M.D.

I've seen him running around the hospital from time to time, I'll ask him next time I see him.

It is highly unlikely that a D.O. would become an MD. D.O's usually have slightly lower grades in undergraduate and go to a D.O School because they can't get into Medical School. D.O's do continue their education after their schooling via a residency. D.O's can already write prescriptions and do other things that M.D.'s can do.

Edit: Here is a paragraph that explains it a bit better:

There are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

It is highly unlikely that a D.O. would become an MD. D.O's usually have slightly lower grades in undergraduate and go to a D.O School because they can't get into Medical School. D.O's do continue their education after their schooling via a residency. D.O's can already write prescriptions and do other things that M.D.'s can do.

Edit: Here is a paragraph that explains it a bit better:

There are two types of physicians: M.D.—Doctor of Medicine—and D.O.—Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. M.D.s also are known as allopathic physicians. While both M.D.s and D.O.s may use all accepted methods of treatment, including drugs and surgery, D.O.s place special emphasis on the body’s musculoskeletal system, preventive medicine, and holistic patient care. D.O.s are more likely than M.D.s to be primary care specialists although they can be found in all specialties. About half of D.O.s practice general or family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics

I know you're not trying to rip D.O.s or anything, but I feel the need to jump in and defend them (well, one) anyway.

My brother-in-law is a D.O. I'm not 100% sure why he went that route, but it's probably because his father and grandfather both graduated from the school he would eventually go to. He graduated at the top of his class and is now starting his last year of residency in Philly. He's going to be an ER doctor when he's done, and has gotten offers from all the hospitals in Philly and NJ. Anyway, I know you weren't generalizing, but I still felt the need to say...just like how there's probably some shitty MDs, there's probably some great DOs out there too.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by Logan

I know you're not trying to rip D.O.s or anything, but I feel the need to jump in and defend them (well, one) anyway.

My brother-in-law is a D.O. I'm not 100% sure why he went that route, but it's probably because his father and grandfather both graduated from the school he would eventually go to. He graduated at the top of his class and is now starting his last year of residency in Philly. He's going to be an ER doctor when he's done, and has gotten offers from all the hospitals in Philly and NJ. Anyway, I know you weren't generalizing, but I still felt the need to say...just like how there's probably some shitty MDs, there's probably some great DOs out there too.

I realized afterwards how what I said could be taken the wrong way. I've worked with some excellent D.O.'s since there were quite a few that were residents at hospitals that I trained at during medical school. I wasn't trying to put them down in any way, however, I'll stand by the generalization that many D.O's chose their school because of slightly lower grades in undergraduate and difficulty getting into an M.D. school. I can cite statistics of average MCAT's and GPA's to back up my point. That doesn't mean nor did I mean to imply that they aren't good docs.

Also, the point stands that I don't see a D.O. becoming an M.D. That is VERY redundant and doesn't make sense from a career development standpoint.

[st.cronin]

As far as I can tell, a D.O. is just an M.D. with a slightly different orientation. They can do everything an M.D. can do. A chiropracter is a totally different animal.

[Glengoyne]

I'll second third or fourth the mixed bag sentiment.

I've heard of Chiropractors that seem to be simply money grinders. Looking for the repeat business, claiming to treat colds and such.

Then I've known people who went through rehab for serious accidents at establishments specializing in Physical Therapy and Chronic Pain conditions. There the PTs and Chiropractors work hand in hand to correct problems and seem to yield good results.

When my wife was pregnant the second time around she had pretty severe back problems. Her doctor sent her to a Physical Therapist who determined that her pelvic bones were all out of whack. They loosen up during pregnancy, and sometimes really cause problems if they don't "settle" correctly. The PT did several "Chiropractic" type things to her, essentially moving her bones around by positioning her limbs in specific ways...sort of like cracking a back or doing an adjustment, except he was working with her legs and feet mostly. In any case. He was doing very chiropractic things to her, and it workded out great.

[IwasHere]

Dub93 any chance he was just a PA?


The parasites of the medical community. They are worthless without feeding on an old retired doctor.

The illegal aliens of medicine. They will only charge you about half of what an MD does.

With a 2 year junior college degree you too can run around playing doctor and writing all the prescriptions you want.

I give you the bottom feeders of the medical community, I give you the Physician Assistant.


Actually I don't think it is that uncommon for a PA to eventually go on and become an MD.

[Izulde]

FWIW, I wouldn't go to a chiropractor for neck problems. My acupuncturist is another one who's voiced the line of chiropractors being excellent treatment for back pain, but have them fiddle with your neck and you run the real risk of having it worsened.

My mom and cousin both have gone to a chiropractor for back problems and it's helped them out tremendously.

A couple Christmases ago, I wrecked my back so bad I had to have a cortisone shot, which didn't do a damned thing for me.

Went to the chiropractor and my back got fixed.

[Logan]

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

I realized afterwards how what I said could be taken the wrong way. I've worked with some excellent D.O.'s since there were quite a few that were residents at hospitals that I trained at during medical school. I wasn't trying to put them down in any way, however, I'll stand by the generalization that many D.O's chose their school because of slightly lower grades in undergraduate and difficulty getting into an M.D. school. I can cite statistics of average MCAT's and GPA's to back up my point. That doesn't mean nor did I mean to imply that they aren't good docs.

Also, the point stands that I don't see a D.O. becoming an M.D. That is VERY redundant and doesn't make sense from a career development standpoint.

Points taken.

[JeeberD]

Originally Posted by Logan

My brother-in-law is a D.O. I'm not 100% sure why he went that route...

My Pops is/was (he just retired) a DO as well. And in his case, EF27 is probably right. My dad was a chemistry major in college and really had no interest in medicine until after he graduated and went to Vietnam. While there, he was put in charge of a medical platoon, and very quickly fell in love medicine. When he got back in-country, he had the Army put him through med school...but he's said that he was pretty lucky to get into med school since he hadn't concentrated on his grades as much as most students who go to med school.

[Greyroofoo]

there is no way the Colts are taking White