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Chiropractic

Historical and Premodern Treatment Practice

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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Discontinued or Obsolete 1
Origin Year
1895 2
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Source Naturopathy (Wikipedia)
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1. Wikipedia
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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.
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2. Chiropractic (Wikipedia)
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Chiropractic was founded in 1895 by Daniel David (D.
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Naturopathy (Wikipedia)
WikipediaAssociated With: Naturopathic Medicine, History section
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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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