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| Chiropractors treat patients by manually adjusting parts of the human
body, especially the spine. Chiropractors and their patients believe
that problems with bone and nerve alignment can cause illness and problems
in other parts of the body, a view not widely accepted by allopathic physicians
and other tradtional medical practitioners.
Chiropractors manipulate their patients' spinal columns for treatment. They may prescribe specific diets or exersises, but not drugs. Chiropractors cannot perform surgery. Most chiropractors establish a private practice and some provide home treatments. Others form group partnerships in clinics or chiropractic hospitals. |
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| Average Salary: $30,000 - $100,000 | |
| Educational Requirements: | |
| Students who want to become chiropractors should take challenging high
school science, math and English courses.
Chiropractors must complete a ten semester program in a chiropractic college after completing two years of college or junior college study. Most states require that chiropractors pass a certification examination before being granted a license to practice. |
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| For More Information: | |
| American Chiropractic Association
1701 Clarendon Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 |
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