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Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine that focuses on diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the belief that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system.hroughout its history, chiropractic has been controversial. Chiropractic's foundation is at odds with mainstream medicine, and has been sustained by pseudoscientific ideas such as subluxation and innate intelligence that are not based on solid science.
How To Become A Chiropractor. In order to become a chiropractor, one must complete at least 3 years of undergraduate coursework and pass all prerequisite classes. Some states and chiropractic schools require that applicants earn a bachelor's degree before they gain entrance into a chiropractic program.ow To Become A Chiropractor. In order to become a chiropractor, one must complete at least 3 years of undergraduate coursework and pass all prerequisite classes. Some states and chiropractic schools require that applicants earn a bachelor's degree before they gain entrance into a chiropractic program.