A chiropractor concentrates on the diagnosis as well as the treatment of neuromuscular disorders – treatment is emphasised with manual adjustments and often with manupulation of the spine with the purpose of reducing pain as well as the functionality of the patient. Chiropractors also educate patients on health, ergonomics and exercise for the treatment of pain, especially in the back.

Chiropractic Goals

Chiropractors specialize in the special relationship between the spine and nervous system with the following principles:

• The structural and biomechanical derangement of the spine impacts the nervous system
• Chiropractic treatment can restore the integrity of the spine structure reducing pressure on neurological tissue and thereby improving the health of the individual
• Chiropractors help to re-establish normal mobility in the spine, alleviating painful conditions and irritations to the spinal nerve as well as re-establishing reflexes that may have been altered.

Conditions Treated With Chiropody

• Headaches and pain
• Repetitive strain
• Neck pain.
• Leg Pain (sciatica)
• Lower back pain (sciatica)

Concentrating mainly on neuromusculoskeletal disorders, chiropractors will refer their patients to other health practicioners and medical doctors for lower back pain treatment. Chiropractors often partner with other medical professionals who are spine specialists.