In my several years of practice , I can not count how many times I have had a patient come into see me and tell me, "I just think I need my back cracked" or "just crack my back" or the worst "pop my back." This is equivalent to going to the dentist and telling him/her "Just pull my tooth..." from a personal stand point, it is disrespectful to the art and science of what we do. If you just want your back 'popped" then save your money and bend over your bed at home or a sturdy table...secondly, there are specific protocol and reasons why we adjust where we do and how it is done to receive the best results. Chiropractors do not randomly just "push and wish" for the results we receive. So, if you think we just crack backs, then you may be amazed by what we are able to do and as to how we really affect the body.
Chiropractors are licensed practitioners who must complete an accredited post-graduate program after college. Chiropractors, like doctors, are board certified and have the opportunity to extend their certifications into a number of specialty areas after additional training in these fields. In some specialties, a chiropractor can become certified as a Diplomate American Chiropractic Board (DACB) after becoming certified in a specialty. To take this certification test, the chiropractor must take additional classes, accumulate a certain number of work hours and pass the certification test. Prior to any certification, Chiropractors attend a chiropractic school, usually after obtaining a four-year college degree. A Doctor of Chiropractic degree,. Like medical school degree, take four years to complete and emphasize two years of basic science and two years of clinical science. Chiropractors often learn hands-on skills in preceptor programs.
Currently, The American Chiropractic Association offers 10 certification DACB specialties; to include the following:
Whether you have been in chiropractic practice for years or looking to change careers, The *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have compiled a short list of alternatives careers. Although these jobs have their own unique education requirements, a chiropractor is educated and completely capable of practicing in some of the following career fields as well:
Source: *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
In closing, the ability to tolerate and manage stress, increased immune response to localized illness and/or disease processes, increased flexibility and joint motion, improved neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, reduction in chronic pain and your improved overall health is more than just a back crack. Your Chiropractic Physician specializes in knowing how your body works and how to improve its function.
- Acupuncture,
- Diagnosis and Internal Disorders,
- Neurology,
- Nutrition,
- Occupational Health,
- Orthopedics,
- Pediatric Chiropractic,
- Physiological Therapeutics and Rehabilitation,
- Radiology
- Sports Medicine.
Whether you have been in chiropractic practice for years or looking to change careers, The *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics have compiled a short list of alternatives careers. Although these jobs have their own unique education requirements, a chiropractor is educated and completely capable of practicing in some of the following career fields as well:
| Job Title | Median Salary (2016)* | Job Growth (2014-2024)* |
|---|---|---|
| Massage Therapists | $39,860 | 22% |
| Podiatrists | $124,830 | 14% |
| Physical Therapists | $85,400 | 34% |
| Physicians and Surgeons | $208,000 or more | 14% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,360 | 19% |
| Exercise Physiologists | $47,340 | 11% |
In closing, the ability to tolerate and manage stress, increased immune response to localized illness and/or disease processes, increased flexibility and joint motion, improved neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, reduction in chronic pain and your improved overall health is more than just a back crack. Your Chiropractic Physician specializes in knowing how your body works and how to improve its function.
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