October is National Chiropractic Month, so here’s a Quick Quiz about Chiropractors!

True or False:  Chiropractic doctors aren’t “real” doctors.

False! While chiropractors don’t attend medical school, they are considered “doctors.” (It just doesn’t take as long to earn the title.) Chiropractors must complete a four-year degree at an accredited chiropractic college, pass an exam and be licensed by their state to practice.

True or False: Most insurance companies don’t pay for chiropractic care.

False again! According to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 87 percent of insured Americans are covered for chiropractic care.

True or False: Patients say chiropractic care works better than drugs to treat back and neck pain.

True! Chiropractors believe pain in the muscular, nervous or skeletal systems can be managed or cured without drugs. They use hands-on techniques to make corrective “adjustments” to the body. In national surveys, patients preferred chiropractic care over pain medication for treating back and neck pain.

Like other practitioners or complementary and alternative medicine, chiropractors treat their patients “holistically.” Instead of focusing exclusively on one part of the body, chiropractors look at all the factors that influence health, including lifestyle, emotional status, environment and heredity.

Learn more about a career as a chiropractor.

P.S. October is a busy month for observances! We're also celebrating:

• Medical Assistant Recognition Week (October 20-24)
• National Dental Hygiene Month
• National Medical Librarian Month
• Physical Therapy Month
• Veterinary Technician Week (October 12-18)
• Massage Therapy Awareness Week (October 12-18)
• Respiratory Care Week  (October 19-25)