Chiropractors are considered by definition primary care physicians as they are often the first doctor a patient will visit when experiencing back pain or neck pain. Chiropractic physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment musculoskeletal injuries and health problems related to the spine, joints, muscles and nerves. 

Chiropractic Education is equivalent in classroom hours to that of a Medical Doctor.  Chiropractors have 4 years undergraduate study, followed by 4 years of chiropractic school, as well as a 1-year internship. Chiropractors receive more training than many Medical doctors in Anatomy, Physiology, Diagnosis, X-Ray and Orthopedics.