In fact, the emphasis on hands-on techniques in chiropractic care demands extensive experience in working with patients. Chiropractic students, along with patient care experience through internships or at area treatment facilities, do additional work in labs, independent and group study projects, and research studies.
Medical care may be more well-known, but research continues to support the benefit of chiropractic care:. More than one in every 10 chiropractors in the U.
The University offers a B. Learn more about our doctor of chiropractic degree by contacting an admissions advisor. A Specialized Education, Extensive Clinical Experience A chiropractic degree focuses on diagnosing, caring, and preventing disorders of the spine and other parts of the musculoskeletal system.
News Blogs. Chiropractic physicians help their patients explore natural, drug-free and surgery-free approaches that can help improve their health and minimize any painful symptoms they may be experiencing. They also provide preventive health care—in fact, thousands of back surgeries every year are prevented through natural and conservative care from DCs. A DC most often performs adjustments or physical manipulation of the spine and other joints.
However, depending on their training, they may also be able to practice acupuncture, functional and nutritional medicine, and physical rehabilitation therapy. They are also able to provide supplements including vitamins and natural botanical medicines. Additionally, chiropractic doctors may be able to prescribe diagnostic tests like X-rays and ultrasounds, check blood pressure, as well as order and interpret blood, urine and other medical lab tests.
DCs are able to care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. A chiropractic doctor can also treat a wide range of injuries and disorders of the musculoskeletal system involving the muscles, ligaments and joints, such as repetitive injuries, migraines, sports injuries, auto accident injuries and pain from arthritis. There has never been a better time to pursue a degree in chiropractic medicine! In fact, The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects 12 percent growth in chiropractic careers through You can begin a rewarding career as a chiropractic doctor by attending an accredited university such as NUHS.
Its Doctor of Chiropractic Degree program will train you to think like a physician, with an innovative curriculum that gives you a comprehensive base in human biology and anatomy, plus extensive hands-on experience in diagnosis and treatment. To practice as a DC in the U. They must also apply for licensure in the specific state in which they plan to practice. Individuals interested in practicing in the U. No acrimonious outrage, please, before I explain. Then feel free to splutter. Remember, at its core the American Medical Association is basically a very strong union, probably the toughest in the history of the US.
Not a radical choice Today, selecting a chiropractic physician as your PCP is really not as radical as it sounds. If Blue Cross is willing to pay for this kind of health care, they must have done some research.
When I was over at Weiss Hospital just a year ago this week, recovering from a broken hip and some annoying complications , I kept having to fill in a blank that asked for the name of my PCP and each time I would scrawl Paul Rubin, DC , my associate here at WholeHealth Chicago.
When I heard the question, I was blissfully afloat in sea of morphine, and with breath that tasted like a hairy little rodent had crept into my mouth, slept for awhile, peed, and departed, I managed to mutter an affirmative. Many of our patients actually use Dr Rubin as their PCP, and he regularly crosses the hallway when he needs a diagnostic second opinion. Are there patients who should not be using a chiropractic physician for primary care?
Yes, of course. But, thank heaven, most of us are healthy, needing only an occasional check-up, some fine tuning, and maybe an explanation for some annoying symptom. Just be sure to ask if he or she has a medical doctor available for referral. Your posts are always so interesting. I will look into my options in Massachusetts. The whole idea of medicine being a big, self serving union is especially thought provoking.
I remember reading in college about how male doctors regulated midwifery midwife away from women in the s because of money. Women and children were hurt because of it.
There needs to be a medical revolution. About 15 years I half-jokingly asked my chiropractor if he could be my PCP. I saw him at least monthly. I saw my PCP yearly. I am overjoyed to see that has changed. Hopefully, in the near future, we will see more insurances recognizing not only the benefit for the patient, but also their own savings in health costs, by permitting a chiropractor to act as PCP.
I love my chiropractor. She does all of the treatments you recommend and I consider her and my pharmacist important people on my health care team. I even know my pharmacist on a first name basis. We lost that with mega drug stores. These people also recommend less costly alternatives, will phone any prescribing MD and review all treatment plans. So I get noninvasive, more affordable options and now great suggestions on medicare options as I plan my retirement.
Medical care requires a team! I am incredibly honored to be part of the health care community. I love playing the role of PCP.
I enjoy referring when necessary and appropriate. I identify as non-medical, not anti-medical. Great information for anyone looking to improve their health.
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