{"id":1341,"date":"2015-07-25T18:26:36","date_gmt":"2015-07-25T22:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/chiropratic\/quest-ce-quun-chiropraticien\/"},"modified":"2021-09-02T09:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-09-02T13:33:21","slug":"what-is-a-chiropractor","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/en\/chiropratic\/what-is-a-chiropractor\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a chiropractor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\"  title=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Qu\u2019est-ce-qu\u2019un-chiropraticien.jpg\"  alt=\"Qu\u2019est-ce-qu\u2019un-chiropraticien What is a chiropractor?\"  width=\"690\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever wondered exactly what a chiropractor is? Here are some answers: chiropractors are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/en\/chiropratic\/\">medical professionals specialized in chiropractic<\/a>. They have a variety of skills and offer a large array of treatments for neuromusculoskeletal disorders (NMS).<\/p>\n<p>More specifically, a chiropractor treats bones, ligaments, muscles, the nervous system, and tendons. If you suffer from back or neck pain, tendonitis, or any other type of muscular pain, seeing a chiropractor is an option.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Chiropractic\">The chiropractor is a primary care professional<\/a>, who can be consulted at any time without having to be referred by another healthcare professional.<\/p>\n<p>While many medical doctors will recommend physical therapy, there are a lot of other treatments, like massages, acupuncture, and obviously, chiropractic. Depending on your symptoms,\u00a0<strong>chiropractic treatment could be the right solution for you.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find out everything there is to know about what is a chiropractor and how they can help you get closer or achieve optimal physical wellness.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Become a Chiropractor<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/en\/chiropractor-montreal\/\">Chiropractors in Montreal<\/a>\u00a0need to complete a 5-year doctorate of chiropractic to be recognized by the OCQ (Ordre des Chiropraticiens du Qu\u00e9bec).<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Chiropractor and What Does a Chiropractor Do<\/h2>\n<p>A chiropractor is a health care provider that uses\u00a0<strong>the benefits of spinal manipulation<\/strong>. By realigning joints, a chiropractor improves the functioning of other systems throughout the body and its ability to perform. Chiropractors have the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform an appropriate physical examination (postural, neurological, orthopedic)<\/li>\n<li>Prescribe and read X-rays and medical imagery (if necessary)<\/li>\n<li>Give a chiropractic diagnosis<\/li>\n<li>Develop and provide a treatment plan depending on the patient\u2019s condition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most important difference between chiropractors and doctors is that they do not rely on medication to fix a health problem but on\u00a0<strong>the body\u2019s ability to self-heal.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using their hands and various tools, they realign the vertebrae and various joints in the spine in a specific direction for better alignment. Here are some of the services they offer.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a Chiropractor&#8217;s Chiropractic Care<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Manual, \u201chands-on\u201d therapy where they pressure joints into the right position with their hands<\/li>\n<li>Soft tissue therapy<\/li>\n<li>Electronic treatments like therapeutic ultrasound and cold laser therapy<\/li>\n<li>Therapeutic exercise programs tailored to the patient\u2019s needs<\/li>\n<li>Professional medical advice such as self-management tools and techniques (coping strategies, positions to alleviate pain)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Chiropractic Adjustments<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\"  title=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Image-4.jpg\"  alt=\"Image-4 What is a chiropractor?\"  width=\"200\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment for back and neck pain<\/li>\n<li>Strains and sprains<\/li>\n<li>Pain associated with arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Sports injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Reasons to consult a chiropractor<\/h2>\n<p>There are several reasons why someone would <a href=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/en\/need-a-chiropractor\/\">need a chiropractor<\/a>.\u00a0<strong>Chronic pains, lower back pains, neck pain, frequent tendonitis, headaches, arthritis<\/strong>\u00a0are all valid conditions that benefit from chiropractic treatments. Chiropractic can also apply to anyone, including the elderly, newborns, and even pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason that people visit chiropractors is to avoid taking unnecessary medications. Chiropractic can also help:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preventing diseases<\/li>\n<li>Increasing energy levels<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening immunity<\/li>\n<li>Fostering overall healthy physical and mental wellness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The chiropractic profession is recognized and regulated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opq.gouv.qc.ca\/accueil\/\">Office des Professions du Qu\u00e9bec (OPQ)<\/a>. In addition, it is administered by a professional Order, whose mission is to protect the public. All chiropractors\u00a0<strong>are liable to the Loi sur la Chiropratique<\/strong>\u00a0and must conform to<strong>\u00a0a Code of Ethics and professional rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have any more questions about what is a chiropractor, do not hesitate to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kiroclinique.ca\/en\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a>. Our team will gladly take your call and answer all of your questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever wondered exactly what a chiropractor is? Here are some answers: chiropractors are\u00a0medical professionals specialized in chiropractic. They have a variety of skills and offer a large array of treatments for neuromusculoskeletal disorders (NMS). More specifically, a chiropractor treats bones, ligaments, muscles, the nervous system, and tendons. 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