Chiropractic Summary Chiropractic is a health care profession. Chiropractors perform adjustments (manipulations) to the spine or other parts of the body. The goal is to correct alignment problems, ease pain, and support the body’s natural ability to heal itself. They may also use other treatments including Heat and ice Electrical stimulation Relaxation techniques Rehabilitative and general exercise Counseling about diet, weight loss, and other lifestyle factors Dietary supplements Many people visit chiropractors for treatment of low back pain, neck pain, and headaches. NIH: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Statistics and Research Back Pain Facts and Statistics American Chiropractic Association Determining the Optimal Number of Spinal Manipulation Sessions for Chronic Low-Back Pain National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Treating Back-Related Leg Pain with Spinal Manipulation and Home Exercise American College of Physicians Related Issues Be an Informed Consumer National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Chiropractors Bureau of Labor Statistics Frequently Asked Questions about Chiropractic American Chiropractic Association History of Chiropractic Care American Chiropractic Association Time to Talk: 6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Your First Chiropractic Visit American Chiropractic Association Start Here Chiropractic Adjustment Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Chiropractic: An Introduction National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health What Is Chiropractic? American Chiropractic Association Array Chiropractic care for back pain Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Chiropractic Therapy National Institutes of Health Find an Expert National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Journal Articles Chiropractic Specifics Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health Tips to Maintain Good Posture American Chiropractic Association
