Home Chiropractic Handbook

"You definitely can not learn something that takes people a grueling 4 years to learn from that simple little book. Let's think before giving in to the latest "too good to be true" scheme. You're causing extremely more damage than good by trying these things. Chiropractic is more than just knowing a cool move. Let's think people. You should ask yourself whether you would put your own health at risk or your family's health at risk for something such as this..."
~ Written on 2008-08-29

"First off, Dr. Holmquist states several times in this handbook that he isn't liable for any injury, etc. He advises you to be very, very careful when practicing chiro techniques. He admits that a book isn't the best venue to convey chiro techniques, which is why the VHS tape is available.

Having said that, this book is [unfortunately] the only thing on the market available for public consumption.

His anatomical diagrams are poorly drawn, but get the point across. His demonstrative photographs are much better. His narratives are straightforward, if a bit bias and preachy.

If you or your family suffer from back problems and cannot afford to see a chiro regularly, then this book may be for you. I would highly, highly suggest buying the accompanying VHS tape, though. The book isn't enough by itself."
~ Written on 2007-09-17

"First, let me just mention this books saved my job. As a computer programmer I found my wrists becoming worse and worse over time. I scheduled my routine chiropractic visits for awhile, but soon, I found my funds were running dry. On top of this, my wife was suffering at her work due to back pains. Since we could not afford routine chiropractic visits and needed to do something, we decided to give this book a try.

Today, I am back to work with almost no pain in my wrists. My wife can sit at work the entire day without suffering back pains. We find that the chiropractic visits are not enough for routine maintenance. We require adjustments several times per week. We cannot afford this. At the same time I am exercising to strengthen the muscles. Eventually, I am certain things will stay in place. We have decided that in the more serious cases we will see the chiropractor. But for routine maintenance (which we would not see the chiropractor for anyway), we will do it ourselves.

Do NOT listen to the "chirobabble" being spit out in the negative reviews. The techniques are simple and have had no negative affects on us. I believe we would have to try real hard to mess them up. The only people it hurts are the chiropractors, as they receive less visits from us."
~ Written on 2007-06-28

"Karl Holmquist is an experienced and professional chiropractor who has compiled an instruction manual on the chiropractic principle in correcting the spine in your own home. Profusely illustrated, comprehensive, practical, offering step-by-step lessons, making it a thoroughly 'user friendly' instructional guide, the "Home Chiropractic Handbook" is ideal for the non-specialist general reader and will hold immense interest for anyone curious about the chiropractic approach to health and medicine. Also very highly recommended for personal and community library Alternative Medicine reference collections is Holmquist's instructional DVD, Home Chiropractic (093508102X, $49.95)."
~ Written on 2007-01-06

"In most States a Chiropractor needs an undergraduate degree in Biology or some other science, then graduate studies at an accredited Chiropractic School. The idea that someone can make a specific adjustment at home is insane. Just wait for the first person who breaks a neck or ribs- Mr. Karl there is itchin' for a lawsuit. What's next "Do-it-yourself" gall bladder removal... we all have a knife and a needle and thread. How bout getting your stomach stapled... all you need is a knife and a stapler!!!"
~ Written on 2006-11-06