How is a chiropractor different from a physical therapist or a massage therapist?

All chiropractors are doctors, but not all physical therapists are doctors.  Chiropractors have much more training in adjustive techniques, pathology, and diagnosis and also have more classroom hours in general.  A chiropractor has the ability to examine, diagnose, and treat most medical conditions, whereas physical therapists can diagnose and treat musculoskeletal dysfunction alone.  Few physical therapists can perform joint adjustments, but are generally better trained in rehabilitative techniques.  Chiropractors can receive special privileges to practice physical therapy, and Dr. Cassie has this ability.

Massage can be very beneficial, but are vastly different than chiropractic.  Massage therapists cannot diagnose or claim to treat anything, but can offer relaxing and therapeutic soft tissue work.

As a chiropractor, Dr. Cassie refers many patients to physical therapy and massage therapists because she has great relationships with both of these professions and knows how beneficial both can be.