Austin Chiropractor, North Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock

Austin Chiropractor Dr. Joshua West, D.C. Have you ever wondered just how much education your Chiropractor has? The facts may very well surprise you. Today, at least six years of highly specialized college training are required to graduate and earn licensure, and Chiropractic has gained recognition as a comprehensive, scientifically sound force among the healing arts. Only Chiropractic concerns itself with the interrelationship of structure and body functions, and only Chiropractic effectively utilizes natural, drugless methods of treatment - primarily spinal adjustment. The Doctor of Chiropractic readily acknowledges that the early, formative years of Chiropractic education - like those of medicine - left much to be desired. But this is true of every science and profession. Look at these typical basic educational requirements for medical school graduates as compared to those of Doctors of Chiropractic. The Chiropractor must meet stringent educational requirements, including approximately 600 hours of externships, which qualify him for licensure in all states and Canadian provinces. In many states, he/she must pass a basic science examination - the same examination that is given to medical students. He/she must also pass a rigid chiropractic state board examination. And his/her state probably requires continuing educational seminars for annual license renewal. You are in good hands with a Chiropractor!
Class Hours (min) Medical	Subject	Class Hours (min) Chiropractic
508	Anatomy	520
326	Physiology	420
401	Pathology	205
325	Chemistry	300
114	Bacteriology	130
324	Diagnosis	420
112	Neurology	320
148	X-ray	217
144	Psychiatry	65
198	Ob/Gen	65
156	Orthopedics	225
2,756	Total Hours	2,887
Other required subjects for Doctor of Chiropractic: adjusting, manipulation, kinesiology, and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty. Other required subjects for Doctor of Medicine: pharmacology, immunology, general surgery, and other similar basic subjects related to his specialty.
Grand Total Class Hours
4,248	including other basic subjects	4,485
Did you know? Almost 8 out of 10 people will suffer from back pain or injury. About 93 million workdays are lost due to back pain. Average back and rehabilitative surgery costs the patient $30,000-$40,000. Patients of DC's (Chiropractors) were about 3 times more satisfied when compared to patients of MD's. For patients with acute lower back pain, Chiropractic care provided faster recovery than physical therapy, placebos or bed rest. Bend your knees and use your leg muscles to perform the lift instead of your lower back muscles. If something is too heavy, ask for help!!! Never twist with a heavy object. Swivel your hips and shoulders to turn. Whenever you have the choice, always push an object instead of pulling it to keep your back straight. While sitting at your desk, your thighs must be parallel to the floor and your feet flat on the ground to ensure the most comfort and least amount of stress on your low back.

Dr. Joshua Adam West
North Austin on Wells Branch Parkway
Minutes from Pflugerville and Round Rock
13915 N. Burnet Road. Suite 204
Austin, Texas 78728
512-821-2221 Chiropractic Clinic
512-656-4314 Cell
Se habla espanol

North Austin Chiropractor
Joshua West, Chiropractor