This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Random user 39849958 (talk | contribs) at 05:13, 14 January 2006 (help! this page is being hijacked by user 64.230.76.119, a known spammer). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.
Revision as of 05:13, 14 January 2006 by Random user 39849958 (talk | contribs) (help! this page is being hijacked by user 64.230.76.119, a known spammer)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)A Doctor of Chiropractic is the health professional 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 utilizes inspection, palpation, and other diagnostic testing including, but not limited to diagnostic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, etc. After diagnoses have been made, a Doctor of Chiropractic may choose several non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical methods to correct vertebral subluxations and other neuromusculoskeletal ailments to re-establish better neurologic, muscular, and skeletal function in the body. Most methods include some form of adjustment where specific manual contact and calculated forces are delivered along vectors to correct the vertebral misalignment. The Chiropractic physician uses other conservative means for promoting wellness, including: nutrition, exercise, lifestyle counseling, and emotional support.
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. - B. J. Palmer
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 of a patient includes fostering conditions that prevent disease and recommending habits that promote 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 profession.
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 "Doctor".
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