After medicine and dentistry, chiropractic is the world's third largest health care system. The word chiropractic finds its etiology from the Greek words 'cheiro' (hand) and 'prakrikos' (done by hand). The chiropractor manipulates the backbone with his hand to bring back into alignment the vertebrae that are partially misaligned or misplaced. This restores the normal flow of neuro-hormonal secretions in the spinal cord and the attached nerves, so that the body recovers from pain and the diseases causing that pain.
Chiropractors manipulate the bones and muscles of the body, usually by hand. This applies more to the spinal column or the backbone, which is adjusted to rehabilitate the normal functioning of the nervous system. As an art, chiropractic is very old. Manipulative massage was practiced over 2,000 years ago. Ancient Greeks maneuvered legs for relief of lower back problems.
The idea that the cause of many disease processes begins with the body's inability to adapt to its environment is important in chiropractic. It looks to address these diseases not by the use of drugs and chemicals, but by locating and adjusting a musculoskeletal area of the body which is functioning improperly.
Accidents, falls, stress, tension, overexertion, and countless other factors can result in a displacements or derangements of the spinal column, causing irritation to spinal nerve roots. These irritations are often what cause malfunctions in the human body. Chiropractic suggests that reducing or eliminating this irritation to spinal nerves can cause your body to operate more efficiently and more comfortably.
Professional chiropractors can be found at most private hospitals.
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