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A Doctor of ] is the ] whose job is to treat, correct, and prevent neurological, skeletal, or soft tissue dysfunction by employing spinal and other articular adjustments and manipulations. He or she evaluates a patients' health through a history and physical examination. This examination utilizes inspection, ], and other diagnostic testing including, but not limited to ], ], etc. After diagnoses have been made, a Doctor of ] may choose several non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical methods to correct vertebral ] and other neuromusculoskeletal ailments to re-establish better ], ], and ] function in the body. Most methods include some form of adjustment to a bony structure where specific bony landmarks are contacted by specific manual contacts and where calculated ]s are delivered along precise ]s to correct the condition. The Chiropractic physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutritional counseling, physiologic therapeutics, meridian therapy/acupuncture, trigger point therapy, exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical medicine, homeopathic remedies, emotional support, and stress management; |
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The chiropratic approach to health has an emphasis on the health of individual patients and on the health of populations. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of individual patients include health enhancement, health promotion, relationship building, and prevention. A Chiropractic physician's emphasis on the health of populations include fostering conditions that prevent disease, recommending habits that build health, and creating an environment that supports health. A doctor of chiropractic recognizes the need for other forms of therapy when indicated; and interacts fully with other members of the health care delivery team, always in the best interest of the patient. |
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