WHETHER it’s long hours spent hunched over a screen or a lingering pain from a previous injury, a visit to a chiropractor can be just the thing to remedy pain and discomfort which can make everyday life difficult or downright unbearable.

Carter Chiropractic and Dubbo Acupuncture chiropractor Jessica Cross first began her career after she graduated from Macquarie University in 2005.

“I knew I wanted to work in health but wasn’t sure which field,” Ms Cross said.

“I went to an open day at Macquarie University, liked the sound of Chiropractic and went from there really.

“I wanted something that would provide me with the satisfaction of helping people and that I could do anywhere. Chiropractic has ticked both of these boxes.”

After three years of Chiropractic Science, followed by two years of a Master of Chiropractic, Ms Cross had her foot in the door for her dream career.

Over the 17 years since she graduated, she has worked in a number of practices including in Newcastle and the United Kingdom, before she made the move to Dubbo.

“Carter Chiropractic is the best practice I have worked in,” she said.

“The combination of our very experienced, caring Chiropractors supported by our wonderful reception staff creates a lovely working environment and a safe, comfortable experience for our patients.”

Some of the most common issues Ms Cross sees in patients include neck and lower back pain.

“Chiropractic is extremely effective in the treatment of both of these very common issues,” she said.

“Middle back pain, hip pain, sciatica and headaches are also very common and respond very well to treatment.

“We recommend people to move their body. Regular walking is a fantastic habit to get in to.

“Avoidance of prolonged sitting is also extremely important for your spinal health.”

For those interested in a career in Chiropractic, Ms Cross said one should have an interest in health, and be empathetic and caring.

“Try and observe a variety of chiropractors as there are many approaches and different ways that practices operate,” she said.

“I love helping to improve people’s quality of life, by easing their pain and getting them back to doing the things they love to do.”