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If by physician you mean a medical doctor a chiropractor is not a physician.
Chiropractic care is considered to be complementary and alternative medicine by mainstream healthcare. Chiropractors are not licensed to provide primary medical care, perform major surgery or write medical prescriptions in the United States. However there are standard requirements an individual must meet to qualify for a license to practice and chiropractic care is the largest alternative medical profession in the US.
Most people seek chiropractic services for neck and Back pain. There are many online sources of information that describe the treatments offered by chiropractors and the many different schools of techniques. In the United States most health plans cover chiropractic services, however, one should make certain the services are covered by their insurance plan before engaging the services of a chiropractor. Opinions differ as to the efficacy of chiropractic treatment.
From the US Department of Labor: Licensure. All States and the District of Columbia regulate the practice of chiropractic and grant licenses to chiropractors who meet the educational and examination requirements established by the State. All doctors must be licensed to practice in the US. Some States have agreements permitting chiropractors licensed in one State to obtain a license in another without further examination, provided that their educational, examination, and practice credentials meet State specifications.
Most State licensing boards require at least 2 years of undergraduate education, but an increasing number are requiring a 4-year bachelor's degree. All boards require the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited chiropractic college leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
For licensure, most State boards recognize either all or part of the four-part test administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. State examinations may supplement the National Board tests, depending on State requirements. All States except New Jersey require the completion of a specified number of hours of continuing education each year in order to maintain licensure. Chiropractic associations and accredited chiropractic programs and institutions offer continuing education programs.
What else can I help you with?
Who is considered a patient?
A patient is an individual who is under the care of a doctor or physician. This could include a specialist such as a therapist or chiropractor.
What jobs need to have an understanding of the skeletal system?
chiropractor, podiatrist, orthopedic surgeon, spinal surgeon, Emergency Room Physician, Emergency Room Nurse, physical therapist, nutritionist, personal trainer, pediatric physician, primary care physician, radiologist
Can a chiropractor help dwarfism?
In short... No. But, a chiropractic physician CAN help someone who has any of the more than 200 conditions that result in dwarfism if they have musculoskeletal pain.
Should I go Neurology Doctor for my low back pain?
This is strictly a personal opinion. I would consult an osteopathic physician (DO) -- NOT a chiropractor (DC) -- first, and then have her refer me as needed.
Best chiropractor in ludhiana?
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Can you give me a sentence with the word chiropractor?
My chiropractor is no better than a witch doctor. My chiropractor thinks I am a contortionist. A chiropractor is unrecognized as a professional by other doctors.
Why did a chiropractor wave a bone over my body?
There are 2 possibilities: 1) Your chiropractor was having some fun and joking around, be glad you have a personable and fun chiropractor. 2) Your chiropractor is a nut job, find a new chiropractor.
What is the difference between chiropody and chiropractor?
A chiropractor provides therapy by manipulating body structures to improve joint, muscle and nerve function. They attend a chiropractic school for their education and training, where they also study radiology and radiography, which qualifies them to take and diagnose from x-rays. A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in the USA is a medical physician equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) whereas a chiropractor has not gone through four years of medical school. A non-physician osteopath (different from a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and trained outside of the USA) in every other country is a separate profession from medicine or chiropractic.
Can a chiropractor send you to a physician in order for the physician to write a precription for pain?
The answer is yes, a chiropractor can refer you to any health care provider or specialist that he or she feels is necessary based upon the history, the examination, & the progress with therapy. If you are in severe pain while under the care of a chiropractor you should discuss with your chiropractor your options. If you feel you need medication while under chiropractic care, you need to discuss this with our doctor of chiropractic. It is not uncommon for a chiropractic physician to want to try a short period of adjustments (joint manipulation) with physical therapy without medication to see if there is any improvement. In many cases this is effective and serves as an alternative to medical interventions. In some cases this is not effective enough, and a medical specialist has to be brought into the care to prescribe medication for the patient to take during their chiropractic care. If your chiropractor is insistent that you do not need medicine, & yet you do feel that you do need pain medication, you may want to consider a second opinion. There are many different chiropractors out there that practice in many different ways. Some chiropractic physicians are very adamant against medicine, while others work very well within the medical paradigm. You may have to be diligent to find the best chiropractor out there that fits your needs.
What is the suffix in the word chiropractor?
The suffix in the word "chiropractor" is "-or."
How do you use the word chiropractor in sentence?
I'm going to see the chiropractor this afternoon
What is the average income for a chiropractor and associate chiropractor in Ireland?
A chiropractor in Ireland will make about 200,000 dollars per year. An associate chiropractor will make roughly 100,000 dollars per year.
