Chiropractic is a drug and surgery free health profession concerned with the diagnosis, treatment, management and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system; primarily the spine.
Chiropractic is a safe practice. Chiropractors are highly trained in the delivery of manual therapy, and are educated to modify treatment to suit the age and presenting condition of a patient.
Chiropractors in Australia are nationally registered and regulated healthcare professionals. Like all other registered health care providers, chiropractors must adhere to National Laws, codes of professional conduct, as well as practice codes and guidelines.
Australian chiropractors must complete five years of university training. However, a chiropractor’s education never ends. After entering practice, all chiropractors must complete continuing professional development courses and seminars to stay educated in new scientific research. This allows them to upgrade and improve their diagnostic, treatment and case management skills.