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. Many believe that misalignments of the spinal joints
interfere with a person's nervous system and can result in lower resistance to
disease and many different conditions of diminished health. Some chiropractors
use additional procedures, such as acupuncture, massage therapy, and
ultrasound. They also may apply supports, such as straps, tape, braces, or shoe
inserts, to treat patients and alleviate pain. In addition to operating a
general chiropractic practice, some chiropractors specialize in sports
injuries, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, nutrition, internal disorders, or
diagnostic imaging. Becoming a chiropractor requires earning a Doctor of
Chiropractic degree and getting a state license. Doctor of Chiropractic
programs take 4 years to complete and require 3 years of previous undergraduate
college education for admission. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/chiropractors.htm http://www.acatoday.org/level2_css.cfm?T1ID=33&T2ID=203
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