- Chiropractic was first established in 1895.
- Chiropractic is the second largest primary health care provider, and the fastest growing one.
- There are approximately 85,000 chiropractors worldwide. Established in over 70 countries.
With approximately 65,000 located within the United States, with Doctors of Chiropractic licensed in all 50 states.
- Various federal programs such as Medicare, the Government Employees Hospital Association Benefit Plan, the Mail Handlers Benefit Plan, and the Postmasters Benefit Plan cover chiropractic health care.
- All Federal agencies accept documentation of sick-leave signed by a DC (Doctor of Chiropractic).
- Fees paid to a Doctor of Chiropractic can be filed as an allowable deduction under expenses for “medical care” when filing for your Federal income taxes.
- Doctors of Chiropractic are included in most state’s Medicaid Acts as primary health providers.
- Chiropractors, by law, are allowed to use any of the following titles:
Chiropractor, Chiropractic Physician, or Doctor of Chiropractic. The degree for chiropractors is DC.
- In North America there is a minimum of a six year full time university-level education with the typical doctor of chiropractor undergoing an eight-year program of undergraduate and professional college study, and clinic internship prior to entering private practice.
- The G.I. Bill of Rights covers qualified veterans in receiving education in chiropractic college.