What Is The Difference Between Chiropractors And D.O.s (Doctors of Osteopathy)?
Chiropractors and D.O.s are both licensed physicians, each going through intense schooling and training in their particular fields. While D.O.s are much like M.D.s using medication as their primary tool, some may incorporate manipulation in their practices. Originally, they thought that manipulation was an effective way to control the circulation of blood, but most D.O.s have abandoned this theory. Their training in manipulation is nowhere near as extensive as that of a Chiropractor. Newer generations of D.O.s get not much training in this area. Chiropractors use adjustments, exercise, physical modalities and health advice as their primary tools for health. Chiropractors also prefer the term “Adjustment” over “Manipulation” to describe the amount of specificity in its delivery.
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