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A chiropractor is a Primary Care Physician who manipulates the bones and muscles of the human body to relieve pain. By massage and hand pressure, chiropractors relieve pain caused by stress, muscular and nerve injuries and other afflictions. Chiropractors are trained in special Colleges of Chiropractic where the course is for four years and results in a doctoral degree. Chiropractic care of back, neck, extremities, and other joint damage has become more accepted as a result of recent research and changing attitudes.

In chiropractic, as in other types of independent practice, earnings are relatively low in the beginning, but increase as the practice grows.

Many chiropractors are located in small communities. There are geographic imbalances in the distribution of chiropractors, in part because many establish practices close to chiropractic institutions.

Demand for chiropractic treatment is also related to the ability of patients to pay, either directly or through health insurance. Although more insurance plans now cover chiropractic services, the extent of such coverage varies among plans. Increasingly, chiropractors must educate communities about the benefits of chiropractic care in order to establish a successful practice.

Chiropractors usually remain in the occupation until they retire; few transfer to other occupations. Establishing a new practice will be easiest in areas with a low concentration of chiropractors. Self-employed chiropractors usually earn more than salaried chiropractors. According to the American Chiropractic Association, in 2000, the average income for all chiropractors, including the self-employed, was about $81,500 after expenses. In chiropractic, as in other types of independent practice, earnings are relatively low in the beginning, and increase as the practice grows. Earnings also are influenced by the characteristics and qualifications of the practitioner, and geographic location. Self-employed chiropractors must provide for their own health insurance and retirement. Information courtesy U.S. Department of Labor

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