Overview of Common Chiropractic Specialties
How a chiropractor provides treatment can be the result of various factors, from the school he went to, to his physical stature to the specific condition of the patient, and so on. Clearly, there can be no two chiropractors who adjust exactly alike, but all of them should be working to attain the same final outcome. The various chiropractic specialties make sure this differentiation remains under scientific and reasonable control.
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) nowadays are not only trained in standard or general techniques, but also have individual specialties. Like medical doctors, DCs seek to specialize in specific practice areas as a way to treat their patients better.
After chiropractic college, graduates will be able to treat patients with common everyday complaints and injuries. However, they are still not qualified to treat complex injuries or chronic illnesses. Specialty training is the key to this kind of expertise.
Here is an overview of the various chiropractic diplomate specializations with accreditation from the American Chiropractic Association:
Chiropractic Orthopedist (DACO/DABCO)
Diagnoses and treats conditions involving the bones, joints, capsules, discs, muscles, ligaments, tendons and other related structures and organ systems.
Chiropractic Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (DACRB)
Finished comprehensive physiologic therapeutics and rehabilitation training to better address conditions resulting from accidents and sports injuries.
Chiropractic Acupuncture (DABCA)
Handles a whole array of health conditions that involve all body tissues and systems, with particular focus on those involving the spine, nervous system and the meridian system.
Chiropractic Diagnostic Imaging (DACBR)
Has special training in the interpretation of diagnostic imaging results (x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc.).
Chiropractic Pediatrician (DICCP)
Deals with the unique musculoskeletal needs of young people.
Chiropractic Clinical Neurologist (DACAN/DACNB)
Focused on the clinical evaluation and treatment of health issues arising from the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP/DACBSP)
Deals with sports-related injuries and in designing programs that improve physical fitness and athletic performance.
Chiropractic Diagnosis and Management of Internal Disorders (DABCI)
Trained to work as a primary care doctor and specializes in modern medical diagnosis, natural therapeutics and functional medicine.
Chiropractic Occupational Health (DACBOH)
Trained in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of occupation-related neuromusculoskeletal injuries.
Chiropractic Nutrition (DACBN/CBCN)
Focuses on providing nutrition advice to patients in aid of chiropractic care for health maintenance and disease prevention.
It should be evident by now how wide chiropractic is and how varied its focus areas can be. If you’re looking for a chiropractor, this is one of the things you have to consider before choosing one. All of them may want to resolve your condition, but they will have unique methods of attaching this result. Being the patient, you need to decide which chiropractic specialist will be able to help you the most.