Chiropractic myths and facts Chiropractic myths and facts
On a recent shopping trip I was reminded that even very intelligent, well-educated people don't fully understand much about my chosen profession...chiropractic. Times have definitely changed for the better and more and more people are enjoying the benefits of chiropractic and are living testimonials to the healthy lifestyle that chiropractic can help you live. The fact is that many people still do not understand what chiropractors do. Let's talk about a few of the more common myths about chiropractic.
Myth #1 - Chiropractors are not real doctors.
A chiropractic college grants a D.C. or Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. Eight years of college is the standard time frame for obtaining this degree. Chiropractors are licensed as health care providers in every U.S. state and dozens of countries around the world. The chiropractic and medical school curricula are extremely rigorous and virtually identical. In fact, chiropractors have more hours of classroom education than their medical counterparts. Not only is graduation from a chiropractic college required but four sets of national board exams as well as state board exams are necessary to become licensed. Like medical doctors, chiropractors are professionals that are subject to the same type of testing procedures, licensing and monitoring by state and national peer-reviewed boards.
Myth #2 - Medical doctors and chiropractors don't get along.
Yes, that used to be true. There was a time in history when many medical doctors were opposed to chiropractic care. Fortunately this has changed and many chiropractors and medical doctors work well together. Chiropractors and medical doctors are now much more comfortable working together in cases where medical care is necessary as an adjunct to chiropractic care.
Myth #3 - Once you start going to a chiropractor, you have to keep going for the rest of your life.
This statement comes up frequently when the topic of chiropractic is discussed. It is only partially true. You only have to continue going to the chiropractor as long as you wish to maintain the health of your neuromusculoskeletal system. Although you can enjoy the benefits of chiropractic care even if you receive care for a short time, the real benefits come into play when you make chiropractic care a part of your wellness lifestyle.
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