Acupuncturists are alternative medical professionals who use needles to stimulate certain parts of the body. It is meant to relieve pain, promote healing, and improve physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Acupuncturists stimulate certain points in the body that trigger the nervous system to release chemicals that produce a desired effect. Acupuncturists may also be trained in other areas of medicine. Doctors who also practice acupuncture are called medical acupuncturists.

A chiropractor is a health professional who has been trained to diagnose and remedy neuromuscular disorders. Chiropractors treat a variety of disorders associated with the spine, neck, nerves, and musculoskeletal system. Diseases, injuries, or other health problems might cause these disorders. They focus their treatments on manual adjustment and manipulation of the spine. Chiropractors work to reduce pain and help patients recover full functionality. Chiropractors can also offer patients exercises and information that can help them cope with pain and live fuller lives.