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.  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 needed

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 2022

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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 progress

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  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.

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.

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.

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