Are Chiropractors Doctors?
Are Chiropractors Doctors?
It is not uncommon for many people to do a double-take when they see the title of “Dr.” in front of their chiropractor’s name. After all, doctors only hang out in places like hospitals and urgent care facilities, right? Doctors also perform surgeries, write prescriptions, etc. So why does my chiropractor have the same distinction? Are chiropractors doctors, too?
The short answer is “Yes!” Chiropractors are doctors! Sure, we don’t oversee many of the responsibilities above, but chiropractors are considered Doctors of Chiropractic. And truth be told, we go through similarly stringent education and training to earn our license. This includes an average of four years of post-undergraduate studies, a year of clinic requirements, and a four part board examination.
As a doctor of chiropractic, our responsibilities for your care can include the following:
Treat patients’ neuromusculoskeletal system through chiropractic care
Manipulate muscles, joints, and the spine, with the goal of achieving proper alignment
Assess patient conditions through physical exams
Review medical history
Administer X-rays to better understand a patient’s condition
Define short and long-term care goals
Make diet and exercise recommendations
Maintain and track patient information related to conditions and care
Refer patients to other providers when necessary
Collaborate with other healthcare providers when appropriate to treat the whole patient
Meet Dr. David Ravdin — Your friendly Lewisville chiropractor!
Dr. David graduated from the University of Florida in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology before attending chiropractic school at Life University. Throughout his career, Dr. David has acquired specializations in exercise physiology, personal training, nutrition, pediatric chiropractic, Webster’s maternal care, and the Orthospinology Upper Cervical technique.
Are chiropractors doctors? Dr. David sure is! And he believes his job is to employ a variety of gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments to correct the root issues of your pain and dysfunction throughout the entire spine.
You’d be surprised what causes your discomfort, and it’s not always the same as someone else. This is where a chiropractor can help.
Want to know what chiropractic patients are saying about Compassion Family Chiropractic in Lewisville? Here are some reviews.
Call Compassion Family Chiropractic Today!!
At Compassion Family Chiropractic in Lewisville, TX, our goal is for you and your family to feel like a part of ours. On your first visit, you will be greeted by warm smiles and a whole team that is happy and willing to serve you. We aim to provide you with the most thorough and effective chiropractic care available while treating you with unparalleled service all along the way. We look forward to the opportunity to become your family’s home for chiropractic care in Lewisville!
Give us a call today at (469) 240-2322. To learn more about Dr. David Ravdin, click here.
