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Chiropractic FAQs: What to Know Before Your First Visit

Petrak Family Chiropractic Center

No referral is needed to schedule an appointment at Petrak Family Chiropractic Center. ​ Are chiropractors real doctors? Yes, chiropractors hold a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree and must complete thousands of hours of training, as well as pass a national board exam.

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Chiropractor vs Physical Therapist: What Are The Differences?

Beecher Chiropractic

Houston Chiropractor Comments: Periodically I will get asked by a new patient “What are the differences between a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) and a physical therapist (PT)?”. Doctors of Chiropractic are portal of entry providers, so patients can be seen without a referral from another doctor to get a treating diagnosis and begin care.

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Extremity Adjustment Expert: Atlanta Chiropractor Specialist

Any Spine

Patients suffering from sciatica or carpal tunnel syndrome have found these targeted treatments to be pivotal to their recovery. Essential credentials include a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree , state licensure , and specific postgraduate education in extremity adjusting techniques.