Chiropractic

Chiropractic is a health care profession that focuses on disorders of the musculoskeletal system and the nervous system, and the effects of these disorders on general health. Doctors of chiropractic—often referred to as DCs or chiropractors—practice a drug-free, hands-on approach to health care that includes patient examination, diagnosis and treatment. One of the most common therapies a chiropractor uses is spinal manipulative therapy (SMT), which can comprise of a variety of adjustment techniques. Specific training in spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) allows chiropractors to provide highly-skilled and precise adjustments to the joints of the spine and extremities. The goal of SMT is to correct joint motion by restoring proper movement and thereby improving function and ultimately reducing pain or discomfort. In addition to their expertise in spinal manipulation/adjustment, doctors of chiropractic have broad diagnostic skills and are also trained to recommend therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises, as well as to provide nutritional, dietary and lifestyle counseling.