How can a qualified practitioner be located?
Chiropractors are licensed in all 50 states. A chiropractic degree requires approximately the same number of educational hours (5000 hours) as a medical degree. The chiropractic program includes clinical experience, basic sciences, and standard as well as structural (spinal) and functional (nervous system) diagnoses. Currently, 17 chiropractic colleges exist in the U.S.; the Council of Chiropractic Education accredits these colleges. At least one chiropractic organization serves each state in the U.S. The largest association in the profession of chiropractic is the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). The ACA can provide a list of licensed chiropractors in your area if you call 800-986-4636, or you can visit the organization’s site on the Internet at www.amerchiro.org.
