WHAT IS CHIROPRACTIC?

Chiropractic emphasizes the inherent recuperative and self-healing capacities of the body, utilizing a holistic approach to promote healthy living through natural treatment methods and prevention.

"I had severe back pain. The morning after seeing Dr. Amanda Ngui-Yen I was 90% better. I would send my family and friends to this practice in a heartbeat! Thank you so much! YOU ARE AWESOME!"
Stephanie R. The chiropractor's main form of treatment is spinal manipulation. Spinal manipulation is a therapeutic technique that has roots in traditional medicine and has been used by various cultures for thousands of years. Hippocrates, the "father of medicine" used manipulative techniques, as did the ancient Egyptians and many other cultures. A modern day emphasis on manipulative therapy occurred in the late 19th century in North America with the emergence of chiropractic. Since chiropractic's breakthrough decade in the 1970s the profession has grown and matured into an essential part of the nation's healthcare system. Chiropractors in the United States see approximately 19 million individual patients per year.

The U.S. is home to approximately 65,000 of the world's 90,000 chiropractors. The chiropractic profession is the third largest independent health profession in the Western world, after medicine and dentistry.

Rigorous educational standards are supervised by recognized government accrediting agencies in many nations, including CCE in the United States. After fulfilling college science prerequisites, similar to those required to enter medical schools, chiropractic students must complete a chiropractic college program of four academic years, which includes a wide range of courses in anatomy, physiology, pathology, and diagnosis, as well as spinal adjusting, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, public health, and nutrition.

In the years since the 1970s, research on chiropractic care, particularly manual methods described as spinal manipulation or adjustment has expanded considerably. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness, safety and cost savings of chiropractic care.

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Chiropractic Research and Practice (pdf)
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