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Chiropractic is an alternative medical system. It takes a different approach from standard medicine in treating health problems.
The basic concepts of chiropractic are
Chiropractic professionals are doctors of chiropractic, or D.C.s. They use a type of hands-on therapy called spinal manipulation or adjustment. Many people visit chiropractors for treatment of low back pain.
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
'''Chiropractic''', also known as '''chiropractic care''', is a health discipline that seeks to prevent and treat health problems by using spinal adjustments in order to correct misalignments, or subluxations. The brain and nervous system control and coordinate all the body's functions in part through nerve branches that exit from the spinal cord between the vertebrae. Slight spinal misalignments are said to interfere with the function of the nerve as it exits the verterbral foramina. Chiropractors were the first to infer a causal relationship between nerve interference or compression at the spine and subsequent problems in more distant parts or organ systems regulated by the nerve. Practitioners of chiropractic are called ''chiropractors''. They receive the degree ''Doctor of Chiropractic, (D.C.)'' and are commonly called doctor in the same way that a dentist is called a doctor. The term ''chiropractic physician'' is allowed in some parts of the United States, but this term is not in general use. Adherents claim that the practice of chiropractic can be effective in treating back pain, headaches, and other symptoms of spine-related conditions; however, most medical doctors and scientists assert that chiropractic treatment is pseudoscience.
Do Write Publishing - Desk reference, 'The Business of Chiropractic', for new and established practices. Also 'Tips for Managing a Successful Chiropractic Practice.'
Andrew Peters Consulting: No-Nonsense Guide - Home of The Hands-On, No-Nonsense, Need-to-Know Guide to Office Management for Chiropractors, the book that takes the mystery out of running the "front office" of a chiropractic practice.
ChiroStore - Offers chiropractic supplies and health products.
New Life Chiropractic Clinic - Dr. Harvey provides information about chiropractic and nutrition.
New Dawn Publishing - Features a book dealing with childbirth choices, doula support and chiropractic care.
Sunset Park Massage Supplies - Online sales of massage tables and chairs, accessories and supplies for chiropractic and massage therapy.
Bare Paws Massage - Offers massage tables, portable chairs, bolsters, sheets, oils, and chiropractic equipment.
Astra-lite - Manufacturer of lightweight bodywork equipment including massage and chiropractic tables.
Bolster - Massage table brand for chiropractic massage and reiki healing.
Traction Systems - Chiropractic and Orthopedic products for home care and office use to treat headaches, spine pain, extremity pain.