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Chiropractors

By U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — 2020

Chiropractors treat patients with health problems of the neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

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An Introduction to Massage

Massage is the targeted manipulation of the body’s soft tissue through techniques such as kneading, rubbing, tapping, and stroking, either by hand or with the aid of massage tools. Depending on the style of massage, it can be done on a table, in a chair, on the floor, or even in water.

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7 Bodywork Methods to Try

From the lightest massage to the deepest structural therapy, from the physical to the energetic, find your match.

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Surprise: Chiropractors Can Treat These 5 Conditions

You might think chiropractors are only able to help with back aches, stiff necks, slipped discs and whiplash injuries. If so, you're not alone – but you're missing out.

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David Starr
2015
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Chiropractic Care for Back Pain

Among people seeking back pain relief alternatives, most choose chiropractic treatment. About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain from various causes, including accidents, sports injuries, and muscle strains.

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Leanna Skarnulis
2020
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8 Things That Can Be Treated by a Chiropractor

Chiropractors treat conditions related to your body’s structure. Their goal is to relieve pain and improve function. They don't prescribe drugs or do surgery. Rather, they adjust or manipulate your spine and other body parts to get them in the right position, or proper alignment.

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Chris Illiades
2021
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Spiritual Healing Practice of Laying on Hands

Hands-on healing, also known as Energy, Radiant or Spiritual Healing, has been practiced by many cultures for thousands of years. In Greek mythology, Chiron, the wise Centaur, taught Asclepius, the God of Medicine, hands-on healing.

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Ron Lavin
2019
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What Is a Chiropractor?

A chiropractor is a health care professional focused on the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular disorders, with an emphasis on treatment through manual adjustment and/or manipulation of the spine.

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Steven Yeomans, DC, FACO
2013
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Questions to Ask About Chiropractic Techniques

There are many different chiropractic techniques. Some doctors of chiropractic perform joint manipulation with their hands only, while others use various instruments.

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Kelly Andrews, DC
2020
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Origins and History of Chiropractic Care

The word ‘chiropractic’ comes from the Greek words cheir (meaning ‘hand’) and praktos (meaning ‘done’), i.e. Done by Hand. The name was chosen by the developer of chiropractic, Daniel David Palmer.

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American Chiropractic Association
2020
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic

Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) care for patients of all ages, with a variety of health conditions. They are especially well known for their expertise in caring for patients with back pain, neck pain and headaches using their highly skilled manipulations or chiropractic adjustments.

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American Chiropractic Association
2020
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