LiveWell Chiropractic

As National Chiropractic Month comes to a close, we thought we’d celebrate on the Livewell blog with a bit of fun. For those that participate, today’s the day that people dress up in their most creative costumes for Halloween. Each year brings a new trend of popular costumes, but for chiropractors the selection is a bit more selective, for practical purposes. Below is a humorous list of costumes that you would most likely NOT want to see on Dr. French when you arrive for your adjustment.

1. Edward Scissorhands  - The story of the gentle man who was created by an inventor who died before finishing his hands may be touching, but would be a scary feature for a practicing chiropractor. Perhaps this costume would be better for a gardener or hairdresser.

2. Michael Myers  - Not Mike Myers from in Shrek and Austin Powers, but the one from the movie Halloween, that walks around with a big butcher knife. It’s certainly an easy costume to make, but probably not a good idea in a chiropractic office. It’s kind of difficult to comfortably lie face down when you know your doctor has a huge blade in his hand. Gives new meaning to the complaint, “Doc, I’ve got this knifelike pain in my shoulder...”

3. Wolverine - While most superheroes make great costume ideas for chiropractors, Wolverine from X-Men is probably not one of them. Wolverine does possess keen senses and a healing factor, but he also has razor-sharp retractable claws – not the most practical accessory for a gentle spinal adjustment.

4. Captain Hook - This one is not as frightening, but still not too functional for correcting spinal subluxations. At least Dr. French would have one good hand with this costume.

5. Freddy Krueger - The scary character from Friday the 13th and a Nightmare on Elm Street fits the trend of costumes that involve sharp fingers or extensions on the hands. These are all certain comfort killers for anyone coming in to receive a relaxing spinal adjustment and will probably not going to work well for the chiropractor.

So what are the best costumes for chiropractors? How about a bunny rabbit, or Winnie the Pooh, Scooby Doo, or some other furry and cuddly creature? What costume would you like to see your doctor wear?

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

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