Chiropractor (Chiropractor)
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A chiropractor specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of musculoskeletal disorders such as the spine. A chiropractor mainly works with his hands to try to remedy complaints such as muscle pain and sprains. The chiropractor does this by looking for blockages in the body, such as in the nervous system and spine. If the chiropractor has found a blockage, he or she will try to remove the blockages by means of specific pressure techniques. Thus, a chiropractor specializes in chiropractic, which means "acting with the hands." In short, we can best describe the work of a chiropractor as getting rid of pain points by giving impulses to the body with the hands. Chiropractic belongs to the alternative medicine and can therefore not be seen as ordinary medicine. A chiropractor will typically perform a comprehensive physical examination, such as orthopedic, chiropractic, or neurological tests, before starting treatment. The work of a chiropractor cannot simply be compared to the work of a physiotherapist because a physiotherapist mainly focuses on the muscles of people. A chiropractor focuses more on vertebrae, spine and the nervous system. Another difference is that a chiropractor can use X-rays to make diagnoses. The profession of chiropractor has no further protection in the Netherlands. Everyone can and may just call themselves a chiropractor. Of course, training courses are offered for the profession of chiropractor. Thus, chiropractic involves treating musculoskeletal disorders. This in most cases relates to the spine. Within the Netherlands, the profession of chiropractor is a liberal profession that belongs to alternative medicine.
The profession of chiropractor therefore belongs to alternative medicine and concerns a liberal profession within the Netherlands. Everyone can therefore pretend to be a chiropractor. The profession of chiropractor is not very common because there is no recognized training for it in the Netherlands and the profession is not recognized. A training to become a chiropractor usually has to be paid for yourself and can only be followed abroad. A chiropractor usually works as an entrepreneur in his own practice after his training. There is also a professional organization for chiropractors, namely the SCN, which stands for Dutch Chiropractors Association. During the treatment by a chiropractor, bones and vertebrae are put in the right place by massage with the hands so that the pain is reduced. The most common complaints of people who come to a chiropractor are complaints to the neck, back or shoulders. But also for other complaints, people go to a chiropractor, such as headaches, tingling and migraines. It is that someone is always in pain due to an accident, and the chiropractor can solve this by massaging a nerve freely. As described earlier, a chiropractor cannot be regarded as a physiotherapist because this is a different profession.
WHAT DOES A CHIROPRACTOR DO
A chiropractor specializes in getting rid of pain points by applying pressure techniques to the body. A chiropractor tries to manipulate the nervous system and joints by performing pressure techniques so that the pain will decrease. Before a chiropractor performs any treatment, it is necessary to conduct an orthopedic and neurological examination. During this examination, the chiropractor will scan the spine as a whole to locate blockages. It is not the case that only people with pain complaints visit a chiropractor. There are also people who visit a chiropractor to promote general health. A chiropractor can apply different treatment methods, depending on the types of complaints. In general, people often go to a chiropractor if there are back and neck complaints. Back and neck complaints can cause radiation to the arms and legs.
WHEN TO VISIT A CHIROPRACTOR:
- In case of pelvic instability and hip complaints;
- In case of muscle and joint pain;
- In case of back, neck and headaches;
- In case of migraine;
- In case of sports injuries;
- In osteoarthritis;
- In pregnancy;
- In case of whiplash.
WHAT DOES A CHIROPRACTOR DO:
CHIROPRACTOR TRAINING
To be able to work as a chiropractor, it is important to choose the right training so that you can join the Dutch Chiropractors Association, which is affiliated with the European Council on Chiropractic Education. They are the advocates for the chiropractors. Chiropractic training is a university degree that will generally take five years to complete. During the training there is a lot of attention for neurology, physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and biomechanics. In addition, attention is paid to the specific chiropractic subjects, such as X-ray diagnostics and chiropractic treatment techniques. As a chiropractor, you will be trained to be able to make a diagnosis independently. In addition, there are also plenty of external training institutes where you can follow a course. Accounting is also important as an independent entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A CHIROPRACTOR MAY BE EMPLOYED
In general, a chiropractor must be regarded as an entrepreneur who works independently within his own practice. In addition, a chiropractor can work within hospitals, nursing centers or sports clubs. It is conceivable that a chiropractor can also be regarded as a therapist and as a homeopath. Most chiropractors are not employed.
COMPETENCES CHIROPRACTOR
The most important competence of a chiropractor is the general knowledge of anatomy. As a chiropractor, it is very important to be able to communicate well with your clients so that you can draw up the right treatment plan. Referring clients to a general practitioner can also be regarded as an important competence. If you work as an entrepreneur, networking can also be regarded as an important competence. Generally important words are research skills, listening, planning, analytical, result-oriented, monitoring and customer-oriented. The profession of chiropractor should not be underestimated because professional chiropractors generally have a university degree.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A CHIROPRACTOR
A chiropractor's job market perspective generally doesn't really apply, as most chiropractors work as entrepreneurs. This does not alter the fact that chiropractors can also be employed. The profession of chiropractor is relatively rare in the Netherlands. In general, a chiropractor will have to determine the labor market perspective himself as an entrepreneur. The career opportunities of a chiropractor should be seen in building a successful chiropractic. Further specialization can also be regarded as growing within your career.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY CHIROPRACTOR
As a chiropractor, your terms of employment are difficult to indicate because you can work in different types of institutions. A recognized chiropractor earns in paid employment depending on his age between 2500 and 3500 euros gross per month. As an independent entrepreneur, there is usually more to earn than in paid employment, but your income is highly dependent on the success of your practice and your working hours.
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