The word Chiropractic literally means done by hands.

It is a health care profession

concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders of the
neuromusculoskeletal system and the effects of these disorders on general health.

The main chiropractic technique involves manual therapy especially spinal manipulation
therapy (SMT), manipulations of other joints and soft tissues. Basically, the foundation of
chiropractic treatment is pseudo-scientific that are not based on sound science.

Therapeutic spinal manipulation has existed for at least 2500 years and chiropractic care
as we know today started over a hundred years ago. In the 1890s this technique becomes
famous in the United States. After the 1960s the foundations were laid for broader
acceptance of the profession, improved educational and licensing standards, significant
research and legal recognition in all US states and other countries.
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Chiropractic is a type of complementary and alternative medicine that focuses on the
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mechanical diseases of the musculoskeletal system,
particularly the spine. It is based on various pseudoscientific notions and has esoteric
origins.

Manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues, is the
most common chiropractic treatment method, but it may also include exercises and health
and lifestyle advice.

professionals having education and training of chiropractic adjustments are known

as chiropractors. They diagnose and give treatment for disorders of the musculoskeletal
system. The emphasis of their treatment is in spinal adjustment.

One of the best things about this treatment is, it is drug-free. No use of medicine or any
surgical treatment is required.

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the musculoskeletal system,

which is made up of bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal manipulation
and other techniques to treat patients' ailments, such as back or neck pain. In addition to
operating a general chiropractic practice, some chiropractors specialize in sports injuries,
neurology, orthopaedics, paediatrics, nutrition, internal disorders, or diagnostic imaging.
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Benefits of Chiropractic Treatment: The main problems that are treated through
chiropractic techniques are.

 Sciatica
 Low back pain
 Neck pain
 Headaches (tension and migraine)
 Colic and acid reflux
 Blood pressure
 Neurological conditions
 Vertigo and dizziness
 Frozen shoulder

All these problems are directly or indirectly connected with your nervous system.
By the adjustment of your spine, the chiropractor can treat these problems.

Chiropractic techniques are just an alternative to other medical treatments. But it does not
mean other treatments are not beneficial. The chiropractic techniques have their own unique
benefits. It can be useful for you if you still have severe pain in your neck or lower back after
using so many painkillers. So, it is advisable to visit the best chiropractor.

A qualified Chiropractor can get work opportunities with following type of establishments:
 Government Hospitals
 Clinics and Health Departments
 Nursing homes
 Old age homes
 Military Hospitals
 Private Hospitals
 Training Institutes as educators
 Industrial houses and factories
 Sports Academy
 Consultant

Role of Chiropractors:
 Chiropractors typically do the following:
Assess a patient's medical condition by reviewing his or her medical history, listening
to the patient's concerns, and performing physical examination.
 Analyse the patient's posture and spine.
 Provide musculoskeletal therapy, which involves adjusting a patient's spinal column
and other joints by hand.
 Conduct additional diagnostic tests, including evaluating a patient's posture, taking X-
rays.
 Provide additional treatments, such as applying heat or cold to a patient's injured
areas.
 Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues, such as exercise and sleep habits.
 Refer patients to other medical specialists if needed.

Skills needed to be a Chiropractor:

The most important Essential Skills for Chiropractors are numeracy, oral communication and
decision making.

 Empathetic listeners: Chiropractors must be empathetic listeners and keen

observers of their clients.
 Analytical mind: They need an analytical mind to understand and diagnose health
problems.
 Positive Attitude: As with other health professionals, they require a positive attitude
and a sense of hum or to put clients at ease.
 Interpersonal skills: Chiropractors must be personable to keep clients coming to
them. Also, because chiropractors frequently touch patients in performing therapy,
they should be able to put their patients at ease.

Educational Requirements to Become a Chiropractor:

If a person wants to be a chiropractor, they must complete their intermediate or +2

examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their core courses. They must also
have completed at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework. English,
humanities, organic and inorganic chemistry, biology, physics, and psychology are all
required courses for their bachelor's degree. Despite the fact that a bachelor's degree is the
minimal educational need for becoming a chiropractor a candidate must meet these criteria
in order to pursue the profession.
Chiropractic Course Structure
chiropractic course before becoming a chiropractor: This course includes classroom
instruction, laboratory experimentation, and clinical practice. Microbiology, biochemistry,
public health, physiology, pathology, anatomy, neurology, physiotherapy, lab diagnosis
methods, orthopaedics, and other topics are covered in this course.

A Doctor of Chiropractic, or D.C., degree takes most people three and a half to four years
to complete. To gain a better understanding of the human body, you will spend over 4,500
hours in intense classes and clinical training. The first two years of most programmes are
spent in labs and classrooms.