Why Choose a Career in Chiropractic?

A chiropractor career allows you to work with patients in a clinical setting. After completing an intensive and rigorous, science based program at a chiropractic school, you will be prepared to see patients and assist them with improving their health.

As the central column that connects the human body, the spine is much more than just a stack of bone disks in the middle of the back. Both bone and cartilage house the nerves that allow the central nervous system's communication to and from the brain. Misalignment of the spine can cause these communications to fail, resulting in decreased function and health problems. Patients with spinal misalignments may also experience other medical issues, including immune system problems or sensory perception issues, because the body's communication system is compromised.

In its founding case, the first chiropractic patient suffered a misalignment while working that required him to maintain a crouch; he also suffered hearing loss. When the profession's founder, D.D. Palmer, corrected the janitor's spinal misalignments, his hearing improved.

Spinal issues can often be caused by working in unnatural positions, for example remaining bent over for long periods of time or improper lifting of heavy objects. Another common source of modern complaints is the ergonomics in a standard office: computer monitors and keyboards are often not placed in a way that is conducive to the body's ideal position for work. Thankfully, chiropractic care can help correct torsion and misalignment.

Chiropractic school requirements include a person with the willingness to learn good bedside manner, and the ability to not only understand anatomical systems, but also to apply their analysis to the natural variations found in individual patients. Every person should have healthy spine alignment, and a chiropractic practitioner knows what healthy spine alignment is for each individual patient.

In general, a chiropractic career will put you in a clinical setting. As a healthcare professional, the hands-on experience you gain at a chiropractic school will assist you in helping patients lead healthier lives.

After graduation, you can practice in a group setting or work as an associate for another chiropractor. You may even decide to establish your own practice. A private clinic will, over the course of your career, allow you to improve hundreds, if not thousands, of lives. Patients appreciate chiropractic techniques both for their non-invasive nature, but also the rigorous education experienced by a doctor of chiropractic, which equips a practitioner to educate and explain the purpose for the care that a patient is receiving. The confidence you get from your education will help you lead people in their quests for optimum health and wellness.