Chiropractic secrets revealed
Published: 2010-02-03 00:21:48
Author: DR. MARK KESTNER | Murfreesboro Post | January 31, 2010
Unlike magicians, chiropractors haven’t taken an oath to never reveal their secrets.
In fact, chiropractors actively encourage patients to learn more about how their spine functions so they can prevent future problems.
Chiropractors are spinal specialists. Training differs from that of medical spine specialists, such as spine surgeons, but is quite extensive and thorough. Chiropractors are licensed as Chiropractic Physicians by the state of Tennessee. The degree Doctor of Chiropractic is earned after four years of undergraduate college followed by four years of intensive graduate study at an accredited chiropractic college.
The graduate studies are similar to that of medical and osteopathic colleges during the first two years, composed of basic sciences such as human anatomy (including human dissection), biochemistry, pathology, microbiology and similar topics.
The final two years include what are known as clinical sciences. These are courses in physical examination, differential diagnosis, lab testing, radiology (interpreting X-rays and MRI’s) and non-surgical treatment. Medical doctors typically complete a hospital internship and continue their training into various specialties such as internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics or surgery. Most chiropractors enter private practice as primary care providers after completing graduate school and passing national and state board examinations.
Chiropractors focus on drug-free solutions to help restore health to their patients. Therefore, less time is spent on developing an exhaustive knowledge of pharmaceutical products than in medical training. Surgery skills are not taught since this will not be a part of chiropractic practice.
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Published: 2010-02-03 00:21:48
Author: DR. MARK KESTNER | Murfreesboro Post | January 31, 2010
Unlike magicians, chiropractors haven’t taken an oath to never reveal their secrets.
In fact, chiropractors actively encourage patients to learn more about how their spine functions so they can prevent future problems.
Chiropractors are spinal specialists. Training differs from that of medical spine specialists, such as spine surgeons, but is quite extensive and thorough. Chiropractors are licensed as Chiropractic Physicians by the state of Tennessee. The degree Doctor of Chiropractic is earned after four years of undergraduate college followed by four years of intensive graduate study at an accredited chiropractic college.
The graduate studies are similar to that of medical and osteopathic colleges during the first two years, composed of basic sciences such as human anatomy (including human dissection), biochemistry, pathology, microbiology and similar topics.
The final two years include what are known as clinical sciences. These are courses in physical examination, differential diagnosis, lab testing, radiology (interpreting X-rays and MRI’s) and non-surgical treatment. Medical doctors typically complete a hospital internship and continue their training into various specialties such as internal medicine, family practice, pediatrics or surgery. Most chiropractors enter private practice as primary care providers after completing graduate school and passing national and state board examinations.
Chiropractors focus on drug-free solutions to help restore health to their patients. Therefore, less time is spent on developing an exhaustive knowledge of pharmaceutical products than in medical training. Surgery skills are not taught since this will not be a part of chiropractic practice.
Full story