What is Chiropractic Health Care?
So, you've heard of Chiropractic, but don't know exactly what it is.
There are many different interpretations of this healing art. The term
originates from the Greek terms chiros and praktikos, meaning
"done by hand." Below are several references for you to check out on
the actual definitions of Chiropractic care. It is important for you to
understand that each Doctor of Chiropractic performs the healing art
differently, so for you to really understand what this form of care is
all about, you should visit a Chiropractor in your area.
For an extensive article defining Chiropractic, please visit one of our favorite sites for unbiased information - Wikipedia - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiropractic
Here are a few more definitions, if you are looking for a short answer:
"Chiropractic returns the body to balance through adjustments of the
spine and joints, normalizing joint motion, reducing nerve
interference, relieving stress and restoring normal body function.
Whenever there is a system containing many movable parts, a complex
balance is necessary between those parts. Chiropractors influence the
body's nervous system and natural defense mechanisms in order to
alleviate pain and improve general health. Because of its effectiveness
in treating back problems, headaches and other injuries and traumas,
chiropractic has become the second largest primary care field in the
world."
www.tlccenter.com/glossary.ivnu
"First developed in 1895, today chiropractic is the largest drugless
healing profession. Chiropractic is based on the scientific fact that
the nerve system controls the function of every cell, tissue, organ and
system in your body. The nerve system consists of the brain, spinal
cord and millions of nerves. The brain is protected by the skull, and
the spinal cord is protected by the 24 movable bones of the spine. Many
everyday activities can cause these spinal bones to lose their normal
position. This can result in nervous system dysfunction and ultimately
ill health. The chiropractic approach to better health is to detect,
reduce and help prevent nervous system dysfunction."
www.stopsids.org/glossary.html
"Chiropractic - the system that in theory uses the
recuperative powers of the body and the relationship between the
musculoskeletal structures and functions of the body, particularly of the
spinal column and the nervous system, in the restoration and maintenance of
health."
http://www.meritassessments.com/merit_resources/
glossary.html#Chiropractic
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