Picture this: A healthcare practitioner who uses their hands as their primary tools, combining scientific knowledge with precise physical techniques to help patients achieve optimal health without drugs or surgery.
Think about those times when you’ve experienced back pain that just won’t go away, affecting every aspect of your daily life. Chiropractors are specialists who understand how the spine’s alignment influences overall health and well-being.
Currently, there are approximately 51,400 chiropractors practicing in the United States, offering a unique approach to healthcare that focuses on the body’s natural ability to heal itself through proper skeletal alignment and nervous system function.
Total employment: 61,200 (2023)
Common Names for Chiropractors
- Chiropractic Doctor (DC)
- Chiropractic Neurologist
- Chiropractic Physician
- Chiropractor
What Chiropractors Do
Chiropractors specialize in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the musculoskeletal system, primarily focusing on spinal health to improve overall well-being.
- Patient Assessment: Evaluate patients’ medical histories, conduct physical examinations, and analyze spinal conditions to develop appropriate treatment plans that address the root cause of musculoskeletal issues.
- Spinal Manipulation: Perform manual adjustments and therapeutic procedures to correct misalignments, improve joint mobility, and reduce pain while restoring proper function to the nervous system.
- Treatment Planning: Develop and document comprehensive care plans that outline specific adjustments, therapeutic exercises, and lifestyle modifications to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Patient Education: Guide patients on proper posture, ergonomics, exercise techniques, and lifestyle modifications to prevent future injuries and maintain spinal health.
- Progress Monitoring: Track and document patient progress through regular assessments, adjust treatment plans as needed, and determine when treatment goals have been met.
- Healthcare Collaboration: Coordinate with other healthcare providers, including primary care physicians and specialists, to ensure integrated patient care and appropriate referrals when necessary.
- Documentation Management: Maintain detailed patient records, including examination findings, treatment plans, progress notes, and insurance documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Safety Protocol Implementation: Ensure proper safety procedures are followed during all treatments, including appropriate patient positioning and careful consideration of contraindications to chiropractic care.
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