Everything you need to know about chiropractic

Posted by Kamal Ikram
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Nov 9, 2021
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Chiropractic is a complementary medical practice that treats problems with the musculoskeletal system. Its main focus is spine care.

What is chiropractic manipulation?

The word chiropractic comes from the Greek words cheir (hands) and praxis (practice). As the name suggests, it is a hands-on therapy.

Chiropractic manipulation is the application of pressure to a person’s spine or other parts of their body by a qualified chiropractic doctor, or chiropractor. This pressure allows a chiropractor to adjust and correct alignment.

Chiropractic manipulation aims to reduce pain and improve mechanical function, or the way a person moves.

The basis of chiropractic manipulation

Modern chiropractic is based on a spinal care model. But chiropractic manipulation has its roots in less scientific theories.

Historically, chiropractors believed that a misaligned spinal column could cause disease. This was thought to happen via the central nervous system and something called “innate knowledge”.

Types of chiropractic practitioner

People with musculoskeletal problems may also want to consider:

Physical therapy

Exercise therapy

Other medical treatments

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