Understanding the Difference Between a Doctor and Chiropractor

Are you looking for a new doctor? Or are you in need of some chiropractic treatment? If so, there is an important distinction to make. Chiropractors and doctors are not the same thing, even though they both have the word “doctor” in their title. In this post we will discuss what it means to be a doctor versus being a chiropractor.

A doctor is what most people think of when they hear the word. They have a degree in medicine and treat patients with medical advice or prescribe medication to help them get better. Unfortunately, many doctors also just want to provide you with drugs because it’s how they pay their bills.

When your back hurts, your doctor will usually prescribe pain killers while a chiropractor will perform chiropractic adjustments rather then to prescribe medications. A Chiropractor cannot by law to prescribe medications whereas a medical doctor is licensed to prescribe medications.

Chiropractors are trained in the same colleges as doctors, but they specialize in promoting and maintaining health through a physical therapy called chiropractic adjustments. They do not just treat your symptoms like painkillers, muscle relaxers or surgical procedures. Chiropractors actually want to find out why you have back pain so that they can fix it using holistic techniques designed to provide pain relief.

Chiropractors treat the spine, neck, arm, shoulder, leg, ankle and head pain. They also address digestive issues and other health concerns. If you are looking for a doctor as opposed to just someone who prescribes painkillers, then hiring a chiropractor would be the best choice for your needs.

They have training in alternative treatments that can help with many conditions besides back pain such as allergies or asthma.

Doctors on the other hand diagnose the issue and treat it using the medication they feel will give you the relief from pain you are seeking.