Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially of the spine. Its primary treatment method is hands-on manual therapy, most often delivered as spinal manipulation, though it may also incorporate exercises and wellness guidance, and most patients seek chiropractic care for relief from lower back pain.
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Chiropractic is a form of alternative medicine concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially of the spine.
2. Chiropractic (Wikipedia)
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Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by Daniel David (D.
Naturopathy (Wikipedia)
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Naturopathy was adopted by many chiropractors, and several schools offered both Doctor of Naturopathy (ND) and Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degrees.
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