A shear zone is a zone of strong deformation (with a high strain rate) surrounded by rocks with a lower state of finite strain. It is characterised by a length to width ratio of more than 5:1.
The degree for becoming a chiropractor is called a Doctor of Chiropractic, and is abbreviated D.C. In addition to physiciansâ¦ and academics with a doctoral degree, it is customary to address as Doctor such health practitioners as veterinarians, optometrists, and chiropractors.
When a spinal condition is discovered or suspected, a primary care physician will usually refer the patient to either an orthopaedic spine surgeon or a neurosurgeon for further diagnosis and treatment. Both doctors are considered spine specialists.