FCLB & Ohio Board Investigate the Ring Dinger Y Strap Manipulation
Among the vast range of chiropractic techniques and practices exists the Ring Dinger Y strap cervical spine manipulation—a procedure that has made headlines not only for its flashy demonstration on social media but also for its intense controversies. The Ohio Chiropractic Regulatory Board and the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) recently entered the heart of the debate and questioned its legitimacy and educational roots.
What is the Ring Dinger Y Strap Manipulation?
The Ring Dinger Y strap manipulation is a technique wherein a strap is placed under the patient's chin and around the base of the skull. The chiropractor then applies a rapid axial traction pull, which often leads to a series of audible "cracks" along the spine. It's claimed by some practitioners to provide relief from various issues, such as back pain, neck pain, and herniated discs. Online videos have popularized this method, drawing both awe and concern from viewers and professionals alike.
FCLB Investigation Findings: No Accredited School Teaches It
The results were clear: Not a single accredited chiropractic school in these countries includes the Ring Dinger Y strap manipulation in their curriculum.
A few states responded including the Nevada Chiropractic Board which claims that chiropractors are trained to perform traction and that the Ring Dinger is just "an aggressive form of traction" even though traction generally does not involve high velocity manipulation or cavitation.
The New York State Board stated it was within the scope "as long as they are trained and competent in using the Y strap''.
Other states responded pointing out that procedures must be taught in CCE accredited schools in order for it to be within scope.
According to an email inquiry involving Kendra Lindsey the Paralegal for the Ohio State Chiropractic Board: "There are no courses for this procedure and anyone can buy this strap on Amazon for less than $40.00."
The FCLB is a self proclaimed "association of government agencies empowered to regulate the chiropractic profession". The FCLB is made up of members and participants who also sit on state regulatory boards and use state tax dollars to buy "membership" on the FCLB board. The FCLB receives the bulk of its funding from student loan money funnelled to it from the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE). FCLB and NBCE leaders bounce back and forth between the boards ensuring control of these organizations by a "Good Ole' Boys network.
The FCLB and NBCE along with the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) make up the core of what is known as the Chiropractic Cartel. This Cartel was identified many years ago with numerous articles published in the chiropractic press outlining the scope of the enterprise and revealing a trail of student loan money used to subsidize its control over the entire educational, licensing and regulatory aspects of the profession.
Keep in mind that the FCLB is a private non profit organization and is not subject to any open records laws. Had the question raised by Ohio not shown up in the minutes of another state board's meeting the FCLB would have conducted this investigation without the knowledge of the profession.
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