The controversial practice is popular in many countries
such as the United States of America, India and Canada. Although some
practitioners incorporate scientific research, chiropractors operate in the
realms of fringe medicine.
They believe that the spin plays an integral part in the health
of an individual. Therefore vertebral subluxation, massage therapy, physical
therapy and osteopathy usually overlap.
Conditions
Treated by Chiropractors
There is no concrete evidence of the effectiveness of the
practice. However a few conditions are treated by the practitioners.
Common conditions are lower back pain, neck-pain, and
headache. Others are tension, non-musculature conditions, shoulder ache,
migraine and gastrointestinal disorders. The practitioners generally adjust the
spine to relieve pain.
- Shoulder pain
- Migraine
- Neck pain
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Non-musculoskeletal
- Headache
- Lower back pain
Controversy
The practice of chiropractics is shrouded with
controversy. Mystical concepts and spinal manipulation to alleviate certain
conditions remain controversial and are at loggerheads with mainstream
medicine.
Registration
and Licensing
You need to graduate from a chiropractic college and
acquire a university degree. There are a few examinations by the council on
chiropractic education.
Therefore you need a doctor of chiropractic degree and a
license to practice. Sometimes you can undergo a residency. Once you pass the
tests and get accreditation setup your practice.
Chiropractic
skills
You need to earn a bachelors degree and attend a
chiropractic college. Then obtain a license and get certified. You need to
choose a chiropractic specialty and complete continuity education programs.
As a qualified chiropractor you need to acquire certain
skills. You should have interpersonal skill, quick decision making, clinical experience
and dexterity.
Things
you need to Practice the Profession
- Earn a bachelor’s degree
- Attend a chiropractic college
- Obtain a license
- Continuing education
Funding
A chiropractic establishment is similar to medical
clinics. You need a good location and display your certification. The location
should be in an area of heavy vehicular and human traffic.
Write
a Business Plan
Write a business plan and carry out a feasibility study.
Conduct a survey of target demography and study your competitors. Luckily the
profession is highly specialized and there only a few practitioners.
Marketing
Advertise in newspaper, medical and health related
publications. Use traditional advertisement techniques such as printing of
billboards, flyers and complementary cards.
The cost effectiveness of the practice attracts lots of
low income earners.
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