Chiropractic

General description of the work Registered Chiropractors undertake

Chiropractors deal with back pain and they manipulate the back in order to improve function and relieve pain.

Most common clinical areas / procedures leading to a claim of clinical negligence

  • Worsening of symptoms following back manipulation
  • Injuries sustained during Chiropractor treatment
  • Delay in diagnosis of a more serious condition

Sub–Specialities / Alternative and Additional job titles

The Registered Chiropractor may simply be known as a Chiropractor.

Usual Qualifications

The Registered Chiropractor is not normally a medical doctor and the qualifications may vary between different Registered Chiropractors.