By Josh Fleisher 21 st Century Health Chiropractor What Do They Do People go to a chiropractor when they have problems with their neuro musculoskeletal system which includes nerves bones muscles ligaments and tendons ID: 201408
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Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, & Acupuncturist
By: Josh Fleisher
21
st
Century HealthSlide2
Chiropractor, What Do They Do?
People go to a chiropractor when they have
problems with their
neuro musculoskeletal
system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons
.
Chiropractors help deal with neck pains and back pains by using spinal adjustments and manipulation and other techniques.
Duties of Chiropractors consist of:
Assess a patient's medical condition by reviewing their medical history, listening to the patient's concerns, and performing a physical examination
Analyze the patient's posture, spine, and reflexes
Conduct tests, including evaluating a patient's posture and taking x rays
Identify health problems
Provide
neuro musculoskeletal
therapy, which involves adjusting a patient's spinal column and other joints by hand
Give additional treatments, such as applying heat or cold to a patient's injured areas
Advise patients on health and lifestyle issues, such as exercise, nutrition, and sleep habits
Refer patients to other health care professionals, if neededSlide3
Chiropractor Facts
37% of chiropractors are self employed.
To become a chiropractor you must obtain your Doctor of Chiropractor degree. You can obtain this degree from places like Cleveland Chiropractor College (KS), Parker College (TX) and Life College (GA)
The pay for Chiropractors varies, the lowest 10% where paid on average $31,030 and the top 10% was paid more then $142,950.
Employment for Chiropractors has a 15% growth rate projection from 2012 to 2022Slide4
Chiropractor Realignment Video
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Massage Therapist, What do they do?
Massage
therapist are
used to:
relieve pain
help
rehabilitate
injuries
improve circulation
relieve stress
increase relaxation
Help create overall better health
The duties of Massage therapist:
Talk with clients about symptoms, medical history, and desired results
Evaluate clients to locate painful or tense areas of the body
Manipulate muscles or other soft tissues of the body
Provide clients with guidance on stretching, strengthening, overall relaxation, and how to improve their posture
Document client’s condition and progressSlide6
Massage Therapist Facts
Education for massage therapist vary by location, not all states require the same standards for becoming a massage therapist. The best schools to go to are Bryan College (CA
), The Soma Institute, The National School of Clinical Massage Therapy (IL), and Southwest Institutes of Healing
Arts (AZ)
Massage therapist pay varies, the lowest 10% made on average $18,420 and the top 10 % made over $70,140.
The growth for this occupation is 23% from 2012-2022
More people are using massage therapist, major sport teams and large organizations hire many massage therapist to give aid to their athletes or stressed employees.Slide7
Acupuncturist
Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese treatment used mostly to treat pain.
In China it is believed that acupuncture is used to rebalance the flow of energy through your body, Qi or Chi.
Western practitioners use it to stimulate nerves, muscles and connective tissues. It creates more blood flow and relieves pain.Slide8
Acupuncturist Facts
To become a acupuncturist you must obtain a masters degree and have steady hands.
You can get a masters a schools like Oregon College of Oriental
Medicine (OR),
Pacific College of Oriental
Medicine (CA),
and New England School of
Acupuncture (MA).
On average
an acupuncturist makes $
46,536
Acupuncturist are becoming used more and more, this occupation is predicted to have a 10% growth every year.Slide9
Job Ads
Chiropractor
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Massage Therapist
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Acupuncturist
http://
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Sources
http://www.bls.gov
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http://www.thebestschools.org/blog/2012/09/11/10-acupuncture-schools-u-s
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http://myfootpath.com/careers/wellness-careers/acupuncture-careers
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http://
www.massageschoolsdirectory.com/topTenMassageSchools.shtml