What is Chiropractic?

Chiropractic is a form of natural health care that focuses on treating a patient without the use of drugs or surgery. Doctors of Chiropractic are primary health care providers licensed in all 50 states, and are recognized by governmental health care and all insurance programs. To be licensed as a Chiropractor, a four year undergraduate degree in Human Sciences must be completed followed by 5 years at an accredited Chiropractic College. To maintain a license a student must successfully complete the 5 year education and pass a series of 20 National Board Credentialing Exams plus any state board exams if required. Every year, more than 30 million Americans see chiropractors as part of the regular health care programs and with over 84,000 licensed chiropractors nationwide, and with more than 10,000 students currently enrolled in chiropractic school, it is the third largest and fastest growing health care profession.

A chiropractor is involved in the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the promotion of public health, and a wellness approach to patient healthcare. The practice and procedures that are employed by chiropractors are based on the academic and clinical training received in and through accredited chiropractic colleges. Chiropractors frequently treat individuals with problems, such as headaches, joint pain, neck pain, low back pain and sciatica. Chiropractors also treat patients with osteoarthritis, spinal disk conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, sprains and strains. However, the scope of conditions that chiropractors manage or provide care for is not limited to just the common pains and problems listed above.