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Chiropractic is a hands-on healing technique that focuses on the treatment of bodily disorders through the manipulation of the musculoskeletal system (most notably, the spine). Operating on the belief that the spine and overall bodily health are fundamentally related via the body’s nervous system, chiropractors primarily utilize the technique of spinal adjustment (i.e., manipulation of the spine) to relieve pain and encourage long-term wellness.

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Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

Among people seeking back pain relief alternatives, most choose chiropractic treatment. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents, sports injuries, and muscle strains.

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Leanna Skarnulis
2020
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Origins and History of Chiropractic Care

The word ‘chiropractic’ comes from the Greek words cheir (meaning ‘hand’) and praktos (meaning ‘done’), i.e. Done by Hand. The name was chosen by the developer of chiropractic, Daniel David Palmer.

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American Chiropractic Association
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. They are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches using their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments.

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American Chiropractic Association
2020
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8 Things That Can Be Treated by a Chiropractor

Chiropractors treat conditions related to your body’s structure. Their goal is to relieve pain and improve function. They don't prescribe drugs or do surgery. Rather, they adjust or manipulate your spine and other body parts to get them in the right position, or proper alignment.

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Chris Illiades
2021
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Surprise: Chiropractors Can Treat These 5 Conditions

You might think chiropractors are only able to help with back aches, stiff necks, slipped discs and whiplash injuries. If so, you're not alone – but you're missing out.

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David Starr
2015
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Chiropractors

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
2020
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About Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health.

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Hands Down Better
2020
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Chiropractic: In Depth

Chiropractic is a licensed health care profession that emphasizes the body’s ability to heal itself. Treatment typically involves manual therapy, often including spinal manipulation.

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NCCIH
2019
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Chiropractic Adjustment

Chiropractic adjustment is a procedure in which trained specialists (chiropractors) use their hands or a small instrument to apply a controlled, sudden force to a spinal joint.

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Mayo Clinic Staff
2020
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What Is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.

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Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO
2013
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