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What's the difference between a chiropractor and a physiotherapist?
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A chiropractor is a doctor of chiropractic medicine, who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disorders of the musculoskeletal system and nervous system. Physiotherapy, on the other hand, is an allied health profession that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and management of physical impairments and disabilities. Chiropractors typically focus more on manual therapy techniques to treat pain and discomfort while physiotherapists may use exercise programs or manual therapy in conjunction with other treatments such as massage or acupuncture.