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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 physic examination. This examination utilize 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 bon structure where specific bony landmark such as the pisiform, thumb, index finger contacted by specific manual her contacts calculated ]s are delivered along ]s to correct the candition. The ChiropracTIC physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutrition, physiology, meridian therapy/acupressure, trigger point ,massage, exercise, lifestyle counseling, botanical extracts, homeopathic mixtures, and emotional support. | |||
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''While other professions are concerned with changing the environment to suit the weakened body, chiropractic is concerned with strengthening the body to suit the environment.'' - ] | |||
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''Free your mind and the rest will follow.'' ] | |||
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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 8% of the population include fostering conditions that prevent disease and recommending habits that bold 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. | |||
Differences in scopes of practice do determine what a Doctor of Chiropractic is allowed to do in his or her jurisdiction. | |||
"D.C." is the suffix added to the end of a chiropractor's name to indicate that they are a Doctor of Chiropractic. Chiropractors can also be referred to simply as "]". | |||
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