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The word ‘chiropractic’ comes from Greek where ‘cheir’ means ‘hand’ and ‘praktos’ means ‘done’. When you put it together, it means ‘done by hand’. The name was chosen by Dr. D. D. Palmer, who performed the very first chiropractic adjustment back in 1895.

Chiropractic care focuses on the assessment and treatment of pain symptoms of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Generally, it deals with conditions such as: Back pain, or lumbar spine pain Neck pain, or cervical spine pain Joint pain Radiating pain Headache Chiropractic care addresses the potential harmful effects that these conditions can have on a person’s overall health. The treatment prescribed is usually hands-on, free from invasive procedures and drug medications.

A chiropractor examines your spine, and often your limbs, jaw, and cranial bones, to see if you have any misalignments, instability, or stiffness which can disrupt the sensory feedback from the body to the brain. This disruption makes it more difficult for the brain to keep the body healthy. A main treatment method that a chiropractor uses is called ‘adjustment’, or manual manipulation on the problematic areas. The adjustment is done using their hands by applying controlled force to your joint and guide it through a range of motion. This action reinstates your joint’s natural movement and improves its function. Apart from seeking to reduce pain, a chiropractor can make lifestyle recommendations including dietary and exercise requirements that may help to improve your wellbeing.

Yes (the certified ones!). Chiropractors, also known as Doctors of Chiropractic and Chiropractic Physicians are highly specialized health care practitioners trained to diagnose and treat disorders related to musculoskeletal and nervous systems. They go through similar education process as medical doctors to become licensed in this field. In fact, the educational requirements for chiropractic are among the most stringent within medical fields.