About a Chiropractic Neurologist
A chiropractic neurologist is a licensed practitioner who treats conditions of the nervous system without the use of medication or surgery. This specialist uses traditional chiropractic methods to treat patients. However, they also spend several years training in neurology through residency and clinicals.
Education and Certification
A chiropractic neurologist attends and graduates chiropractic school. After finishing school, he or she trains in a clinical setting to learn about neurological conditions and chiropractic methods for another five years. A chiropractor also becomes certified through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board. About 400 chiropractors around the world have this prestigious certification.
Therapeutic Methods
Chiropractic doctors use therapeutic methods to treat patients. The area of healthcare deals with back pain, pinched nerves and other similar factors that influence the body. Traditional methods entail manipulating the body to relieve pain. Some specialists work only with treating the spine and any conditions that affect this area of the body. Other methods involve acupuncture, massage and appliances such as back braces and straps.
Neurological Methods
Chiropractors who specialize in neurology use non-medicinal methods to treat their patients. They work with patients who experience pain in the joints, back or other locations caused by nerve conditions. The most common neurological conditions they treat are:
- Poor muscle control
- Nerve damage
- Brain disorders
- Joint conditions
Counseling
Chiropractic neurologists counsel patients as well. They believe that the body can learn to heal itself without chemicals or surgery. This philosophy is a large part of the profession.