Chiropractors in Indiana
Chiropractors diagnose and treat health problems of the muscular, nervous, and skeletal systems. After examining and diagnosing the disorder, the chiropractor uses natural, drugless, and non-surgical treatments. If indicated, the chiropractor manually adjusts the spinal column. Other treatments include exercises, heat, water, light, ultrasound, acupuncture, and massage.
Chiropractors counsel clients regarding life-style changes such as nutrition and exercise. Following completion of undergraduate requirements (two to four years), the chiropractic student completes a four-year chiropractic college degree.
There are seventeen chiropractic schools in the United States. Licensure is required and is granted by the Indiana Professional Licensing agency. Employment is expected to grow faster than average with an estimated increase of 47.8% through 2014.
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