HOW WELL EDUCATED IS YOUR CHIROPRACTOR?
Have you ever wondered just how much education your chiropractor has? The facts may very well surprise you.
Today at least six years of highly specialized college training are required to graduate and earn licensure, and chiropractic has gained recognition
as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the healing arts. Only chiropractic concerns itself with the interrelationship of
structure and body functions, and only chiropractic effectively utilizes natural, drugless methods of treatment - primarily spinal adjustment.
The Doctor of Chiropractic readily acknowledges that the early, formative years of chiropractic education - like those of medicine - left much
to be desired. But this is true of every science and profession.
Look at these typical basic educational requirements for medical school graduates as compared to those of Doctors of Chiropractic.
The chiropractor must meet stringent educational requirements, including
approximately 600 hours of externships, which qualify him for licensure
in all states and Canadian provinces. In many states, he/she
must pass a basic science examination - the same examination that
is given to medical students. He/she must also pass a rigid
chiropractic state board examination. And his/her state probably
requires continuing educational seminars for annual license renewal.
YOU ARE IN GOOD HANDS WITH CHIROPRACTIC!
|
Medical Class Hours (min) |
Subject
|
Chiropractic Class Hours (min)
|
|
508
|
Anatomy
|
520
|
|
326
|
Physiology
|
420
|
|
401
|
Pathology
|
205
|
|
325
|
Chemistry
|
300
|
|
114
|
Bacteriology
|
130
|
|
324
|
Diagnosis
|
420
|
|
112
|
Neurology
|
320
|
|
148
|
X-ray
|
217
|
|
144
|
Psychiatry
|
65
|
|
198
|
Ob/Gen
|
65
|
|
156
|
Orthopedics
|
225
|
|
2,756
|
TOTAL HOURS
|
2,887
|
Other required subjects for Doctor of Chiropractic:
adjusting, manipulation, kinesiology, and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty.
Other required subjects for Doctor of Medicine: pharmacology, immunology, general surgery, and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty.
GRAND TOTAL CLASS HOURS
4,248 including other basic subjects 4,485
Did you know?
- Almost 8 out of 10 people will suffer from back pain or injury
- About 93 million workdays are lost due to back pain
- Average back and rehabilitative surgery costs the patient $30,000.00-$40,000.00
- Patients of DC's (Chiropractors) were about 3 times more satisfied when compared to patients of MD's
- For patients with acute lower back pain, chiropractic care provided faster recovery than physical therapy, placebos or bed rest
- Bend your knees and use your leg muscles to perform the lift instead of your lower back muscles.
- If something is too heavy, ask for help!!!
- Never twist with a heavy object. Swivel your hips and shoulders to turn.
- Whenever you have the choice, always push an object instead of pulling it to keep your back straight.
- While sitting at your desk, your thighs must be parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the ground to ensure the most comfort and least amount of stress on your low back.
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