Advanced Medical of Florida is a multi-specialty clinic. We offer a variety of treatments. We offer both chiropractic care a physical therapy as well as having a medical doctor on staff who can provide injections for pain relief as well. You may be wondering what the difference is between chiropractic care versus physical therapy.

Similarities between physical therapists and chiropractors may include:

• Both have a degree in their respective fields.
• Both may prescribe exercises to reduce pain and improve agility.
• Both use electrical stimulation or heat.
• Both use nonsurgical techniques to help you move better and feel better.

To become a chiropractor, you’ll need a Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree from an accredited program, plus a state license that will allow you to practice.

To practice as a physical therapist in the U.S., you must earn a doctor of physical therapy degree from a Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy .

While it may seem that physical therapy and chiropractic care are the same, there are several differences between the two. Differences may include:

• Chiropractors often perform manipulations for perceived or known spinal subluxations.
• Chiropractors often attempt to correct spinal malalignment, believing that this is placing pressure on nerves.
• Chiropractors often limit their treatment to the low back and neck, while physical therapists tend to be general practitioners who treat the spine and extremities.
• Chiropractors routinely order X-rays to examine bony anatomy that helps guide treatment, while physical therapists use their clinical examination to make treatment decisions, and many do not rely on diagnostic imaging to guide treatment.
• Chiropractors often offer nutrition advice, and many sell dietary supplements in their clinics.
• Physical therapists often work to help you prevent injury.
• Physical therapists often prescribe home exercise programs for their patients to perform daily in order to achieve their rehab goals.
• Physical therapists work in a variety of settings like hospitals, schools, clinics, and nursing homes, while chiropractors typically only work in an outpatient clinic setting.