Chiropractor
Chiropractor is a healthcare professional that treats disease by manipulation and adjustment of body structures, often the spine.
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Chiropractors believe that malfunctioning spinal joints and other somatic tissues interfere with a person’s neuromuscular system and can result in poor health.
Some chiropractors use procedures such as massage therapy, rehabilitative exercise, and ultrasound in addition to spinal adjustments and manipulation. They also may apply supports, such as braces or shoe inserts, to treat patients and relieve pain.
In addition to operating a general chiropractic practice, some chiropractors specialize in areas such as sports, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, or nutrition, among others.
- History and physical examination
- Motion/static palpation
- Range of motion
- Neurological exam
- Posture analysis
- Muscle testing
- Gait analysis
- Leg length
- Blood pressure check
Tests and procedures
- Surface electromyography
- Thermography
- Motion/static palpation
- Joint examination
- Posture analysis
- Range of motion
- Leg length analysis
- Orthopedic testing
- Muscle testing
- X-ray measurements
- Nerve conduction
- Surface EMG
- Thermography
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