The nerves leave the spine and form a network, which has an effect on every living tissue in your body. (5).
Accidents, falls, stress, tension, overexertion, and many other accidents can cause displacements or derangements of the spinal column, causing irritation to spinal nerve roots. These irritations are usually what cause malfunctions in the human body. Chiropractic's main idea and philosophy is that by reducing the irritation to spinal nerves can cause your body to operate more efficiently and more comfortably. .
Chiropractic also stresses nutritional and exercise programs, wellness and lifestyle modifications for promoting physical and mental health. The main difference between chiropractic care orthopedics is that chiropractors make no use of drugs or surgery. Doctors of chiropractic do refer patients for medical care when surgery may actually have to occur. In fact, chiropractors, medical doctors, physical therapists and other health care professionals now work as partners in occupational health, sports medicine, and other rehabilitation practices.
There are many false impressions of chiropractors such as they are "quacks- or underachieving doctors and were chiropractors as part of a losing effort. The fact is however the education needed to be a chiropractor is a lot like a general medical practitioner. Pre-professional requirements are different from state to state, but are similar in every other requirement. North Carolina has one of the toughest requirements standard. In order for a doctor to practice chiropractic in North Carolina, he/she must complete the following: .
Receive a four-year Bachelor's degree with a pre-medicine background (two years of chemistry, one year of physics, and one year of biology). .
Receive a four-year Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited chiropractic college. .
Must have successfully completed a chiropractic internship. Must have passed the three National Board examinations.
