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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
- Chiropractic Adjustment (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Also in Spanish
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Chiropractic: An Introduction
(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
- What Is Chiropractic? (American Chiropractic Association)
Related Issues
- Chiropractors (Bureau of Labor Statistics) Also in Spanish
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Credentialing, Licensing, and Education
(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
- Frequently Asked Questions about Chiropractic (American Chiropractic Association)
- History of Chiropractic Care (American Chiropractic Association)
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Time to Talk: 6 Things to Know When Selecting a Complementary Health Practitioner
(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
Also in Spanish
- Your First Chiropractic Visit (American Chiropractic Association) - PDF
Specifics
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Spinal Manipulation for Low-Back Pain
(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
- Tips to Maintain Good Posture (American Chiropractic Association)
Statistics and Research
- Back Pain Facts and Statistics (American Chiropractic Association)
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Determining the Optimal Number of Spinal Manipulation Sessions for Chronic Low-Back Pain
(National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health)
Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Chiropractic Therapy
(National Institutes of Health)
Journal Articles References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
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Patient Handouts
- Chiropractic care for back pain (Medical Encyclopedia) Also in Spanish