Chiropractic care has become a very popular type of alternative medicine. In fact, it is estimated that about 30 million people receive treatment from a chiropractor each year. If you have thought about going into chiropractic medicine, you'll be glad to know that next to doctors and dentists, chiropractors are the third-largest group of providers at the doctorate level. After getting your Doctorate of Chiropractic degree, along with your state license, you'll be ready to have your own chiropractic care center. One more thing you'll need, however, is the right chiropractic equipment.

Here are three types of chiropractic equipment every chiropractor needs.

1. Adjustment Table

Because chiropractic adjustments are the primary type of treatment you'll be providing, you'll need to get an adjustment table. This type of table will allow you to safely provide spinal adjustments while keeping your patients comfortable.

These tables look more like a padded bench, and some of them are able to be elevated so that you and the patient are more comfortable during the adjustment. Adjustment tables come in a variety of styles and sizes, and you will need to find the one that contains all the features you need when providing chiropractic care.

2. Adjustment Tools

If you are a chiropractor who wants to provide a wide range of services to your patients, you will need to invest in some adjustment tools. These types of tools can help adjust certain parts of the body that cannot be easily manipulated by using their hands. Some of the most common types of adjustment tools include:

• Activator adjustment tool
• Pro adjuster (works with software)
• Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit
• Cold laser
• Electronic muscle stimulation tool

There are a wide variety of tools available that can help for different types of adjustments and that will also help suit the various needs of your patients.

3. Exercise Therapy Equipment

Many chiropractors recommend different types of therapeutic exercise for their patients, which is the reason they invest in a variety of exercise therapy equipment. This type of chiropractic equipment is not used for adjustments; however, it can help when it comes to strengthening the body and helping it to recover from surgery or certain injuries.

Some of the most common types of exercise therapy equipment used in a chiropractic setting include:

• Exercise balls
• Foam rollers
• Resistive bands
• Wearable weights
• Balance boards

Again, depending on the needs of your patients, you will need to find the right types of exercise equipment for your office.