A chiropractor or chiropractic doctor is a medical professional trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Chiropractors treat patients of all ages—infants, children, and adults. They believe in a conservative (non-surgical) practical approach to the treatment of these disorders. A visit with a chiropractor is similar to other doctor appointments. The
chiropractor diagnoses back pain after taking a patient's medical history, performing a physical and neurological exam, and relying on other tests, such as diagnostic imaging and blood tests.