Is a Chiropractor a Medical Doctor?
Chiropractic Care Explained Chiropractors undergo specialized training and must obtain a license to practice. In some countries or regions, like New Zealand, they are explicitly required to have a medical qualification, such as the title “Dr.” What is Chiropractic? Chiropractic is a healthcare profession and discipline that focuses on diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the neuromusculoskeletal system, and the whole body, with a particular emphasis on mechanical disorders of the spine. Chiropractic believes that such disorders can affect overall health through the nervous system emanating from the spinal cord. Based on this theory, chiropractic care can improve overall health... Learn more