Chiropractors are healthcare professionals educated in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems including joints, muscles, and tendons. The primary emphasis of chiropractic care revolves around manipulating the spine to relieve inflammation and pain for people suffering with a multitude of conditions like neck, joint, and back pain, sports injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic headaches.
Physical therapists are commonly educated in anatomy of the human body as well as exercise sciences to help patients achieve or restore mobility, strength, and flexibility. After a thorough evaluation of a patient, a PT will develop a treatment plan including exercises and therapies to resolve pain and restore range of motion for each patient. Physical therapists often work in tandem with medical doctors to maximize results for patients healing from injury or surgery, recovering from health events like strokes, or managing chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis, COPD, or Parkinsons.