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Doctor of Chiropractic Stats:*

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. They use spinal adjustments and manipulation, as well as other clinical interventions, to manage patients’ health concerns.

 

2017 Median Pay: $68,640 per year ($33.00 per hour)

 

Educational Degree: Doctoral Degree

 

Number of US jobs in 2016: 47,400

 

10 Year Job Outlook: 12% growth, faster then avg.

 

 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Chiropractors, (visited August 11, 2018).

 

 

Terms Covered in Episode

Convergent Therapies (http://www.convergenttherapies.com/)

List of Chiropractic Credentials (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chiropractic_credentials)

 

Naturopathic Physician (https://www.naturopathic.org/content.asp?contentid=60)

 

Acupuncturist - Practice a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body for various aliments, part of traditional Chinese medicine.

 

Massage Therapy - Using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body in order to relieve pain, help heal injuries, improve circulation, relieve stress, increase relaxation, and aid in the general wellness of patients.

 

GI Bill - Financial educational assistance provided to members of the US Military.

 

"Fast Track"Program - An accelerated training program compared to the "standard" length of a degree.  Seen in various fields of medicine.

 

Prerequisites - Classed required to set an educational foundation prior to enrolling in more focal studies like a Post-Graduate Program.

 

Venn Diagram (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venn_diagram)

 

Craniosacral Therapy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craniosacral_therapy) - Treating patients using gentle touch of the synarthrodial joints of the cranium.

 

Manipulation - Applying pressure to a person's spine or other parts of their body by a Chiropractor to adjust and correct alignment to reduce pain and improve mechanical function.

 

 

Clinical Rotation - In the clinic exposure learning and working with a Practitioner in the field of study as a student.

 

Pathology - Cause and effect of disease processes.