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When you or a family member is sick or in pain, do you head to a traditional doctor or to a chiropractor? The chances of you getting chiropractic care is sure to increase in coming years as chiropractics continues to be an incredibly fast growing and effective health care practice area.
Although the chiropractic field is sweeping the nation, many people are still unsure about what exactly the field entails and what a chiropractor can do for them. Chiropractors do more than just adjust your spine and help alleviate back pain; they also can address a variety of other conditions ranging from chronic pain to digestive diseases and allergies. With that in mind, here are five great facts about chiropractic care and its growth in the U.S.:
- Chiropractic care is becoming more and more popular, with about one million Americans undergoing chiropractic treatment each day. Chiropractors work with patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly, and can provide personalized care to meet each patient’s individual needs.
- Chiropractic treatments address a huge range of conditions and issues and are a low-cost alternative to traditional care in many cases. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on tests and medicine, chiropractors can often fix a problem in one visit.
- Chiropractic doctors are everywhere! There are licensed doctors in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. That means no matter where you go, a chiropractor is always nearby.
- Chiropractic care is definitely on the rise. In fact, it is the fastest growing primary health care profession. More patients want to be seen by chiropractors, and a new wave of doctors is happy to oblige by finishing their chiropractic training.
- Chiropractic doctors are incredibly well educated and trained. Aside from undergraduate courses and four years of graduate school, each chiropractor also has to complete internship hours and pass strenuous standardized tests before they can practice.
Chiropractors are a great medical option for all kinds of patients. There’s sure to be one in your area, so pay them a visit to see what chiropractic care can do for you.
