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By China at 1:19 PM

What is a Chiropractor?

A Chiropractor is a doctor who specializes in removing spinal misalignments called vertebral subluxations that cause interference with the communication between the brain and tissues and cells of the body. This interference in the function of the nervous system causes tissues and cells of the body to suffer a loss of blood flow and nerve energy essential to keeping that area of the body healthy. A Chiropractor removes these subluxations by introducing a light force into the body to help the body return the misaligned bone to its correct position, freeing up the nerve energy and allowing it to flow to the entire body and keep the system regulated and healthy.

Doesn't a Chiropractor just specialize in treating lower back pain?

No, although very effective for treating low back pain, a Chiropractor is actually a full body doctor, trained to care for the whole person, not just the back.

How long does a Chiropractor go to school for?

A chiropractor must go through extensive schooling just to get into Chiropractic School. Most Chiropractors receive a Bachelor's Degree prior to entering Chiropractic College, so they go to school for 4 years, and then most Chiropractic College programs are year round programs that run for 3 years and 3 months. During that time they take anatomy, physiology, microbiology, physical exam, diagnosis classes, too many classes to name. They cut cadavers, do an extensive internship in a clinic setting, handle patient loads, analyze x-rays, and take more parts to boards than an actual medical doctor.

What does a Chiropractor treat?

A Chiropractor treats nothing; they focus on allowing the body to take care of itself, by freeing up the nerves to allow healing messages to get through to the tissues and organs of your body.

How can I find a Chiropractor?

You can find a Chiropractor in your local yellow pages. Just like finding a medical doctor, you need to find one that suits you. Sometimes you may have to visit one or more office and doctor to find one that you feel comfortable with.

Do all Chiropractors do the same thing?

No, some Chiropractors I have been to do different Chiropractic techniques (different ways of adjusting). My Maryland Chiropractor used a technique called BEST which I liked a lot, but I had been to several Rockville Chiropractors, and they all adjusted differently.