“POP, SNAP, CRACKLE, POP!”, one might think that those sounds are that of a cereal commercial, but in fact they are the sounds of a typical day in chiropractic care. A career in chiropractic care is a worthwhile career. Chiropractors are often known for their innovative and new technology. Many people come to a chiropractor for alternative treatment. Chiropractors don’t use drugs to make a person better, they use a person’s own body to heal themselves. Chiropractors often use their knowledge of nutrition and kinesiology to heal a patient. One of the main complaints that chiropractors have is pay. Chiropractors make a median pay of $58,739 (according to payscale.com). Compared to similar occupations this is significantly lower. Chiropractors
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Chiropractic patients often have health problems with their neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that the chiropractor has to use spinal adjustment, manipulation, and many other techniques to hopefully provide pain relief to the patient. Some common areas that a chiropractor will work on are the nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. A chiropractor is constantly assessing a patient. A chiropractor will constantly be asking a patient about their pain, concerns, and lastly their medical history. A chiropractor will also be analyzing a patient’s posture, spine, and reflexes by conducting tests, and taking x rays. Neuromusculoskeletal therapy is a often used by chiropractors it involves adjusting a patient’s spinal column and other joints by hand. Chiropractors also help with health and lifestyle issues. A chiropractor will often look back upon a patient's sleep, and eating habits and assess how this is playing into their complaints. If all else fails, they will refer the patient to another healthcare professional if they are unable to …show more content…
Chiropractors are constantly marketing themselves. In fact many people might even say that a career in chiropractic care is more centered towards people with a businesslike attitude. A chiropractor is constantly building their network. Strong communication skills are a must for any doctor, but especially a chiropractor. Good listening skills allow a patient to be accurately assessed and diagnosed. Good speaking skills allow a patient to understand their diagnosis, and most importantly their course of treatment. A chiropractor must also be empathetic. Patients have to know that their doctor understands what they are going through in order to feel comfortable. Chiropractors need to make sure that their patients feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. Chiropractors are always on their feet. They must be physically fit. Chiropractors constantly are using their hands to adjust and manipulate various muscles in the body. On that note, chiropractors also have to have steady manual control to prevent injury to their patients. Chiropractors are less formal than “normal” doctors. Patients expect their chiropractor to be relatable. A chiropractor who is relatable allows their patient to feel safe, which in turn allows them to relax. A prospective chiropractor should think about whether or not they have these characteristics, and traits, before they decide to pursue this
Chiropractic patients often have health problems with their neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that the chiropractor has to use spinal adjustment, manipulation, and many other techniques to hopefully provide pain relief to the patient. Some common areas that a chiropractor will work on are the nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. A chiropractor is constantly assessing a patient. A chiropractor will constantly be asking a patient about their pain, concerns, and lastly their medical history. A chiropractor will also be analyzing a patient’s posture, spine, and reflexes by conducting tests, and taking x rays. Neuromusculoskeletal therapy is a often used by chiropractors it involves adjusting a patient’s spinal column and other joints by hand. Chiropractors also help with health and lifestyle issues. A chiropractor will often look back upon a patient's sleep, and eating habits and assess how this is playing into their complaints. If all else fails, they will refer the patient to another healthcare professional if they are unable to …show more content…
Chiropractors are constantly marketing themselves. In fact many people might even say that a career in chiropractic care is more centered towards people with a businesslike attitude. A chiropractor is constantly building their network. Strong communication skills are a must for any doctor, but especially a chiropractor. Good listening skills allow a patient to be accurately assessed and diagnosed. Good speaking skills allow a patient to understand their diagnosis, and most importantly their course of treatment. A chiropractor must also be empathetic. Patients have to know that their doctor understands what they are going through in order to feel comfortable. Chiropractors need to make sure that their patients feel safe, relaxed, and comfortable. Chiropractors are always on their feet. They must be physically fit. Chiropractors constantly are using their hands to adjust and manipulate various muscles in the body. On that note, chiropractors also have to have steady manual control to prevent injury to their patients. Chiropractors are less formal than “normal” doctors. Patients expect their chiropractor to be relatable. A chiropractor who is relatable allows their patient to feel safe, which in turn allows them to relax. A prospective chiropractor should think about whether or not they have these characteristics, and traits, before they decide to pursue this