Chiropractic is a complementary and alternative medicine health care profession whose purpose is to diagnose and treat mechanical disorders of the spine and musculoskeletal system with the intention of affecting the nervous system and improving health. Chiropractic uses manual treatments including spinal adjustment and other joint and soft-tissue manipulation. It is based on the premise that a vertebral subluxation or spinal joint dysfunction can interfere with the nervous system and result in many different conditions of diminished health.
Chiropractors, known as Doctors of Chiropractic or chiropractic doctors/physicians, use a combination of treatments which are predicated on the specific needs of the individual patient. A chiropractor can develop and carry out a comprehensive treatment/management plan which can include spinal adjustments, soft tissue therapy, nutrition, prescription of exercises, and health and lifestyle counseling.
Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by D. D. Palmer in the USA, and is now practiced in more than 100 countries. |
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Back Pain
Neck Pain
Postural Correction
Arthritis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diet, Nutrition
Sciatica
Scoliosis
Fitness, Exercise |
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Tennis Elbow
Knee Pain
Stress
Headaches/Migraines
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Fatigue
Sleep Disorders
Sprain/Strains
Whiplash |
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