Help adjust an athlete's spinal alignment so he or she can perform at the top of his or her game.
Use x-rays to determine if a patient's back pain is due to misaligned vertebrae.
Adjust a patient's spinal alignment to relieve back pain after a car accident.
Help patients stay active and healthy by treating pains and advising proper exercise.
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Some patients prefer to treat certain medical problems without the use of medications, surgery, or other traditional therapies. Chiropractors diagnose and treat problems involving the muscles, skeleton, and nervous system using alternative therapies, such as manipulation of the spine and joints, acupuncture, massage, bracing, and heat therapy. They also counsel patients on how to achieve good overall health through diet, exercise, stress management, and rest. They try to treat the patient as a whole.
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Watch this video featuring Dr. Terry Schroeder, a chiropractor and two-time silver-metal Olympian, to find out!
Do You Have the Skills and Characteristics of a Chiropractor?
Active Listening:?Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking:?Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading Comprehension:?Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Critical Thinking:?Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness:?Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
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